General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 10 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Umbrella Tree
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Heptapleurum actinophyllum
  • Synonym: Schefflera actinophylla

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Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2014-06
conservatory
Location: Frisco Tx
Date: 2013-06-28
Interresting leaf variation from the regular form of this plant
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