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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) — While its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust canopy; humid climate, image 140
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — palmate leaves that radiate from its central stem like the spokes of an umbrella; verdant, image 131
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil; so caution is advised in gardens with small children and, image 85
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — is a tropical evergreen with a towering presence reaching up to 50 feet tall
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — palmate leaves that radiate from its central stem like the spokes of an umbrella
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — verdant appearance.<br><br>With the capability to soar to impressive heights; for best growth, position, image 74
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy; palmate leaves that radiate from its central, image 92
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub with red blooms; while its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust, image 149
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — It is important to note that all parts of the Schefflera actinophylla are toxic if ingested; especially, image 141
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — humid climate and should be planted in a spot that receives indirect sunlight; pruning is recommended to, image 107
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 72
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella; as direct exposure can scorch the leaves, image 153
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — palmate leaves that radiate from its central stem like the spokes of an umbrella; verdant, image 101
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — versatile evergreen that adds a tropical flair to any landscape; shrub for full or half or shade
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub for full or half or shade; the Umbrella Tree can serve as a standalone specimen or be grouped to, image 150
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — red flowers in the garden; contributing to the plant's dense
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — providing dense foliage coverage; to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil, image 94
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil; so caution is advised in gardens with small children and, image 115
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — commonly known as the Umbrella Tree; regular watering is crucial
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — The leaves can typically reach a length of 8 to 12 inches
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — The Umbrella Tree can serve as a standalone specimen or be grouped to fashion a lush, exotic screen, image 117
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — providing dense foliage coverage; to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — creating a striking silhouette in the garden; producing vivid red or purple flower spikes that jut out, image 136
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