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Schefflera elegantissima
Also Known As
- Dizygotheca elegantissima
- False Aralia
- Finger Aralia
- Threadleaf
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 25'-50'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Schefflera elegantissima plant details
Schefflera elegantissima is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with chocolate and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Schefflera elegantissima
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: araliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, exotic, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, serrated leaves, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Schefflera elegantissima
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Schefflera elegantissima plant
How to Grow Schefflera elegantissima
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- chocolate
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 6'-15'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-8'
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