Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Schefflera
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Schefflera
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Schefflera
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Schefflera
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Schefflera
arce de Trident
In Greek
Schefflera
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Schefflera
bordo Trident
In Polish
Schefflera
Trident klon
In Latin
Schefflera
Trident Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Schefflera and Trident Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Trident Maple? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Trident Maple. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Trident Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Trident Maple
Season and care of Schefflera and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Schefflera and Trident Maple Physical Information
Schefflera and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Trident Maple are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Trident Maple
Care of Schefflera and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.