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    • Photo of Schefflera actinophylla flower, form by Peter Richardson

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    Schefflera actinophylla

    Also Known As

    • Brassaia actinophylla
    • Octopus Tree
    • Umbrella Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 20'-25'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

    Schefflera actinophylla plant details

    Schefflera actinophylla is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Schefflera actinophylla

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: araliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Schefflera actinophylla

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Schefflera actinophylla plant

    How to Grow Schefflera actinophylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Schefflera elegantissima

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Schefflera digitata

    aka Patete Seven-Finger, Seven Finger, Seven-finger Pate Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    aka Schefflera arboricola, Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Money Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Schefflera delavayi

    aka Hardy Schefflera

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
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