Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Central United States
-
Types
Deciduous Tree
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Allergy
Severe allergen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Schefflera
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Schefflera
In German
Kies Eiche
Schefflera
In French
Shingle Oak
Schefflera
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Schefflera
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Schefflera
In Polish
gont Oak
Schefflera
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Shingle Oak and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Shingle Oak and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Shingle Oak and Schefflera. Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Shingle Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Severe allergen and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Severe allergen. 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 Shingle Oak and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Schefflera
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Schefflera Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Shingle Oak and Schefflera
Care of Shingle Oak and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.