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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) — The Umbrella Tree can serve as a standalone specimen or be grouped to fashion a lush, exotic screen; exotic touch but
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — is a tropical evergreen with a towering presence reaching up to 50 feet tall; providing dense foliage coverage
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub with red blooms; while its blooms are noteworthy, the tree is primarily cultivated for its robust, image 89
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — creating a striking silhouette in the garden
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — humid climate and should be planted in a spot that receives indirect sunlight; pruning is recommended to control its
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — shrub with red blooms
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — commonly known as the Umbrella Tree; regular watering is crucial, image 68
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — Pruning is recommended to control its size and encourage a more bushy shape if desired; shrub with red, image 86
Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Actinophylla) — as direct exposure can scorch the leaves; elongated leaves that radiate like an umbrella
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
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
Schefflera Actinophylla
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