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Hardy Schefflera

Schefflera Delavayi

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Overview

The Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera delavayi) thrives in USDA zones 7b-10, showcasing glossy, palmate leaves year-round. Mature specimens reach up to 10-15 feet in height, with a similar spread. Preferring part shade, they flourish in well-drained soil, adding a tropical feel. Hardy down to 5°F, they are robust for a range of garden designs, offering architectural elegance and requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — Mature specimens reach up to 10-15 feet in height, with a similar spread
Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — The Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera delavayi) thrives in USDA zones 7b-10Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — palmate leaves year-round

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Araliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — Mature specimens reach up to 10-15 feet in height, with a similar spread
Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — The Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera delavayi) thrives in USDA zones 7b-10
Hardy Schefflera (Schefflera Delavayi) — palmate leaves year-round

Photograph: peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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