Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Mites
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
-
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Schefflera
In German
Fichten
Schefflera
In French
Picea
Schefflera
In Spanish
Picea
Schefflera
In Greek
Spruce
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Picea
Schefflera
In Polish
Świerk
Schefflera
In Latin
Picea
Schefflera
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Schefflera
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sitka Spruce and Schefflera Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Sitka Spruce and Schefflera
Care of Sitka Spruce and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sitka Spruce 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.