Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Silver Maple
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Silver Maple
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
érable argenté
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
arce plateado
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Silver Maple
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Silver Maple
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Acer
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Arboricola
Season and care of Silver Maple and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Arboricola Physical Information
Silver Maple and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Arboricola are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Arboricola
Care of Silver Maple and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.