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) — mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; the leaves can, image 105

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — creating a striking silhouette in the garden; producing vivid red or purple flower spikes that jut out, image 106

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) — contributing to the plant's dense; red flowers in the garden, image 103

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 102

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves; elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella, image 108

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — verdant appearance.<br><br>With the capability to soar to impressive heights; for best growth, position, image 104

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) — versatile evergreen that adds a tropical flair to any landscape; shrub for full or half or shade, image 99

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — potentially spanning over 15 feet in width; creating a striking silhouette in the garden, image 97

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — commonly known as the Umbrella Tree; regular watering is crucial, image 98

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea; potentially spanning over 15 feet in width, image 100

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — It is important to note that all parts of the Schefflera actinophylla are toxic if ingested; especially, image 111

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — especially during the dry season; mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread, image 114

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — regular watering is crucial; commonly known as the Umbrella Tree, image 113

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For optimal growth; is a tropical, image 112

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) — producing vivid red or purple flower spikes that jut out dramatically above the foliage; native to the, image 109

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) — Pruning is recommended to control its size and encourage a more bushy shape if desired; shrub with red, image 116

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) — red flowers in the garden; contributing to the plant's dense, image 118

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub with red blooms; while its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust, image 119

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella; as direct exposure can scorch the leaves, image 123

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