Umbrella Tree

Schefflera Actinophylla

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Overview

The Umbrella Tree, or Schefflera actinophylla, is a tropical evergreen with a towering presence reaching up to 50 feet tall. Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy, elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella, providing dense foliage coverage. For best growth, position in bright, indirect light. In a landscape, it imparts a lush, exotic touch but requires space to accommodate its expansive canopy, potentially spanning over 15 feet in width.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — potentially spanning over 15 feet in width

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 20–50 Ft.
Mature width: 10–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Araliaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Pruning is recommended to control its size and encourage a more bushy shape if desired; shrub with red blooms

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves; elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — The Umbrella Tree can serve as a standalone specimen or be grouped to fashion a lush, exotic screen; exotic touch but

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — red flowers in the garden; contributing to the plant's dense

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub with red blooms; while its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust canopy

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub for full or half or shade; the Umbrella Tree can serve as a standalone specimen or be grouped to fashion a

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil; so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — especially during the dry season; mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread of 10 to 15

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — regular watering is crucial; commonly known as the Umbrella Tree

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For optimal growth; is a tropical evergreen

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — While its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust canopy; humid climate and should be

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — humid climate and should be planted in a spot that receives indirect sunlight; pruning is recommended to control its

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — potentially spanning over 15 feet in width; creating a striking silhouette in the garden, image 67

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — exotic touch but requires space to accommodate its expansive canopy; versatile evergreen that adds a, image 66

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — commonly known as the Umbrella Tree; regular watering is crucial, image 68

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella; as direct exposure can scorch the leaves, image 63

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — versatile evergreen that adds a tropical flair to any landscape; shrub for full or half or shade, image 69

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — For best growth, position in bright, indirect light; its signature feature is the whorled clusters of, image 65

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — is a tropical evergreen with a towering presence reaching up to 50 feet tall; providing dense foliage, image 61

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy; palmate leaves that radiate from its central, image 62

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — providing dense foliage coverage; to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil, image 64

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — It is important to note that all parts of the Schefflera actinophylla are toxic if ingested; especially, image 81

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — While its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust canopy; humid climate, image 80

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — creating a striking silhouette in the garden; producing vivid red or purple flower spikes that jut out, image 76

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