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) — 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) — is a tropical evergreen with a towering presence reaching up to 50 feet tall; providing dense foliage, image 151

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Its signature feature is the whorled clusters of glossy; palmate leaves that radiate from its central, image 152

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella; as direct exposure can scorch the leaves, image 153

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — providing dense foliage coverage; to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil, image 154

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — For best growth, position in bright, indirect light; its signature feature is the whorled clusters of, image 155

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil; so caution is advised in gardens with small children and, image 145

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Pruning is recommended to control its size and encourage a more bushy shape if desired; shrub with red, image 146

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — red flowers in the garden; contributing to the plant's dense, image 148

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — especially during the dry season; mature specimens can achieve a stature of 15 to 40 feet with a spread, image 144

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — regular watering is crucial; commonly known as the Umbrella Tree, image 143

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