schefflera tree
The schefflera tree is a striking addition to New Zealand gardens and homes, beloved for its lush, umbrella-like foliage and easy-care nature. Whether you’re searching for an indoor specimen or a garden statement, schefflera trees offer versatility, beauty, and low maintenance – making them a favourite among both beginner and expert gardeners. With several varieties available, you can choose the perfect schefflera tree to suit your indoor or outdoor space. Discover how these popular trees can enhance your landscape, improve air quality, and create a tropical ambiance wherever they’re planted.
Schefflera actinophylla
Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree) is a striking evergreen tree admired for its large glossy leaves that radiate like the spokes of an umbrella. Its lush tropical appearance makes it a popular feature tree for warm New Zealand gardens and a dramatic indoor specimen when young. Hardy in frost free areas and easy to grow with the right conditions, it provides year round structure and bold foliage.
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Schefflera arboricola variegated
The variegated Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola Variegated) is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant due to its attractive and variegated foliage. It features glossy leaves that are variegated green and cream-yellow, with the leaflets arranged in a fan pattern. This variegated arboricola grows with a rounded habit to about 1 m tall and the same wide when grown indoors, but is usually contained with trimming. Outdoors it will grow to about 3 m tall and 2 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Schefflera arboricola variegata is commonly grown as a potted plant either indoors or outdoors, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas.
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