Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Obtuse
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Schefflera
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Schefflera
In German
Silver Maple
Schefflera
In French
érable argenté
Schefflera
In Spanish
arce plateado
Schefflera
In Greek
Silver Maple
Schefflera
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Schefflera
In Polish
Silver Maple
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Schefflera. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Mild 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 Silver Maple and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Schefflera
Season and care of Silver Maple and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Schefflera Physical Information
Silver Maple and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Silver Maple and Schefflera
Care of Silver Maple and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple 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.