Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Melanesia, Australia
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Cold Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Trident Maple
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Octopus tree
In French
Trident Maple
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Trident Maple
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Trident klon
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Trident Maple
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Trident Maple and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Trident Maple and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Trident Maple and Octopus Tree
Care of Trident Maple and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.