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Mallet Flower

Schefflera Pueckleri

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Overview

The Mallet Flower (Schefflera pueckleri) is a tropical evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 10-12. It reaches up to 15 feet in height with a spread of 6-8 feet. The plant exhibits large, glossy, palmate leaves and erect flower spikes resembling mallets, which bloom in summer. Preferring partial shade and well-drained soil, it adds an exotic touch to landscapes and requires regular watering for optimal growth. Ideal for focal points or privacy screens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 10–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Ideal for focal points or privacy screens
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — It reaches up to 15 feet in height with a spread of 6-8 feetMallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Preferring partial shade and well-drained soilMallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — scientifically named Schefflera pueckleriMallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — The Mallet Flower (Schefflera pueckleri) is a tropical evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 10-12Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — palmate leaves and erect flower spikes resembling malletsMallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — it adds an exotic touch to landscapes and requires regular watering for optimal growth+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Araliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Ideal for focal points or privacy screens
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — It reaches up to 15 feet in height with a spread of 6-8 feet
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — Preferring partial shade and well-drained soil
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — scientifically named Schefflera pueckleri
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — The Mallet Flower (Schefflera pueckleri) is a tropical evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 10-12
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — palmate leaves and erect flower spikes resembling mallets
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — it adds an exotic touch to landscapes and requires regular watering for optimal growth
Mallet Flower (Schefflera Pueckleri) — is a unique and striking plant that brings an exotic touch to any landscape design
Photographs by 4 contributors

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