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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) — exotic touch but requires space to accommodate its expansive canopy; versatile evergreen that adds a, image 96
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — humid climate and should be planted in a spot that receives indirect sunlight; pruning is recommended to, image 137
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) — native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea; potentially spanning over 15 feet in width, image 100
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — so caution is advised in gardens with small children and pets.<br><br>For optimal growth; is a tropical, image 142
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — contributing to the plant's dense; red flowers in the garden, image 103
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — For best growth, position in bright, indirect light
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves; elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella, image 78
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
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — creating a striking silhouette in the garden; producing vivid red or purple flower spikes that jut out, image 76
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — potentially spanning over 15 feet in width; creating a striking silhouette in the garden, image 127
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) — For best growth, position in bright, indirect light; its signature feature is the whorled clusters of, image 125
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — regular watering is crucial; commonly known as the Umbrella Tree, image 143
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) — For best growth, position in bright, indirect light; its signature feature is the whorled clusters of, image 65
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — exotic touch but requires space to accommodate its expansive canopy; versatile evergreen that adds a, image 126
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) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella; as direct exposure can scorch the leaves
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) — The leaves can typically reach a length of 8 to 12 inches; it is important to note that all parts of the, image 102
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