Are Schefflera chinensis and Schefflera arborvitae the same plant?

1. Is it a plant?

These two plants are very similar, their names and shapes are quite similar, which can easily cause confusion, and many people think they are the same plant. In fact, these are two different plants, but some people don't know how to distinguish them.

2. The difference between the two

1. Different leaves: The leaves of the Schefflera chinensis are leathery, about 6-10 cm long, and have a blunt or acute tip. The front of the leaf is dark green and has a certain glossiness, while the back is gray-green, with protruding veins underneath and no hair on the leaf surface.

The leaves of Schefflera are papery to leathery, about 9-17 cm long, with a short acuminate or acute tip, and its reticulate veins are not very obvious.

2. The flowers and fruits are different: The flowers of the Schefflera are white, and the flowering period is around July. The fruits are oval, and usually bear fruit around August. The flowers of Schefflera are also white, and the flowering period is around November to December. The fruits are black spherical, and the fruiting period is in December.