Description
Schefflera→Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola)
Dwarf Umbrella Tree |
Umbrella Tree |
Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 feet – 12 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 feet – 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Clusters of small orange-red berries |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy yellowish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |