Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Mites
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
-
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Schefflera
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Schefflera
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Schefflera
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Schefflera
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Schefflera
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Schefflera
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Schefflera
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Schefflera
Carya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Juglandales
Family
Araliaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Schefflera and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.