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Trumpet Tree and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Tree  

Origin
-  
Mexico, Central America, South America  

Types
Schefflera actinophylla  
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa  

Number of Varieties
900  
15
30  
99+

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites  
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-8  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm  
99+
910.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Light Yellow, Gold  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Ivory  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse  
Trumpet  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
-  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
-  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Mites  
Birds  

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
-  
Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical  
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'  
CECROPIA obtusifolia  

Common Name
Schefflera  
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree  

In Hindi
Schefflera  
तुरही ट्री  

In German
Schefflera  
Trompete Baum  

In French
Schefflera  
Trompette Arbre  

In Spanish
Schefflera  
Árbol de trompeta  

In Greek
Schefflera  
τρομπέτα Tree  

In Portuguese
Schefflera  
Árvore de trombeta  

In Polish
Schefflera  
Trąbka Drzewo  

In Latin
Schefflera  
Tuba ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Apiales  
Rosales  

Family
Araliaceae  
Cecropiaceae  

Genus
Schefflera  
Cecropia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Cecropia obtusifolia  

Number of Species
700  
36
30  
99+

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Difference Between Schefflera and Trumpet Tree

If you are confused whether Schefflera or Trumpet Tree are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Schefflera and Trumpet Tree Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Schefflera are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Trumpet Tree fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Schefflera and Trumpet Tree if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Schefflera and Trumpet Tree

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Compare Facts of Schefflera vs Trumpet Tree

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