Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Schefflera
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Schefflera
Overcup ओक
In German
Schefflera
Overcup Oak
In French
Schefflera
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Schefflera
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Schefflera
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Schefflera
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Schefflera
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Willow Oak
Season and care of Schefflera and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Willow Oak Physical Information
Schefflera and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Willow Oak are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Willow Oak
Care of Schefflera and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.