Photo by Peter Richardson
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Schefflera digitata
Also Known As
- Patete Seven-Finger
- Seven Finger
- Seven-finger Pate Tree
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 25'
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Schefflera digitata plant details
Schefflera digitata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Schefflera digitata
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: araliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT wide, 25 FT tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Schefflera digitata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Schefflera digitata
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Schefflera digitata plant
How to Grow Schefflera digitata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Fruit
- purple
- black
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-8'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
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
10a-12
Size
Height: 25'-50'
Width: 10'-15'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 20'-25'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
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Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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