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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 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For optimal growth; is a tropical evergreen

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

Type
Shrub
Family
Araliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; the leaves can typically
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — humid climate and should be planted in a spot that receives indirect sunlight
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — potentially spanning over 15 feet in width
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — commonly known as the Umbrella Tree
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy; palmate leaves that radiate from its central stem like the
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — verdant appearance.<br><br>With the capability to soar to impressive heights; for best growth, position, image 134
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Pruning is recommended to control its size and encourage a more bushy shape if desired; shrub with red, image 116
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — red flowers in the garden; contributing to the plant's dense, image 118
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy; palmate leaves that radiate from its central, image 122
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves; elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella, image 138
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — especially during the dry season; mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread, image 84
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — The Umbrella Tree can serve as a standalone specimen or be grouped to fashion a lush, exotic screen, image 147
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella; as direct exposure can scorch the leaves, image 93
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — contributing to the plant's dense; red flowers in the garden, image 133
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — The leaves can typically reach a length of 8 to 12 inches; it is important to note that all parts of the, image 132
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — While its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust canopy; humid climate, image 110
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) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves; elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella, image 108
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — providing dense foliage coverage; to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil, image 64
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — For best growth, position in bright, indirect light; its signature feature is the whorled clusters of, image 95
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; the leaves can, image 75
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — producing vivid red or purple flower spikes that jut out dramatically above the foliage; native to the, image 139
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