Schefflera taiwaniana 'Yuan Shan'

Also Known As

Yuan Shan Hardy Schefflera

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Schefflera taiwaniana 'Yuan Shan' plant details

Schefflera taiwaniana 'Yuan Shan' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schefflera taiwaniana 'Yuan Shan'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schefflera taiwaniana 'Yuan Shan'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This superlative shrub or small tree from Taiwan has gorgeous palmate foliage. This collection was made by Dan Hinkley from the highest altitude population. Like most members of the aralia family it blooms in fall. Numerous species from Asia are potentially hardy and some, like Schefflera taiwaniana have been bone hardy in the Pacific Northwest and BC through the armageddon winters of 2008/09 and 2010/2011.