Schefflera arboricola

Name: Schefflera arboricola - 25 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12494o
Price: 142.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

Schefflera arboricola, Arboricola Plant, Schefflera arboricola Plant, Heptapleurum arboricola, Dwarf Umbrella Tree, S arboricola, Arboricola, Arboricola Bonsai, Umbrella Tree Plant

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid green, glossy, and comprises of multiple, large leaflets in a fan arrangement. Outdoors it will grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though it can be trimmed as necessary. Indoors, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be contained to any desired size. Schefflera arboricola is commonly grown as a potted plant, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used for bonsai. NB: Schefflera arboricola also has the synonymous name: Heptapleurum arboricola.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Indoor Plants
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Schefflera arboricola, Arboricola Plant, Schefflera arboricola Plant, Heptapleurum arboricola, Dwarf Umbrella Tree, S arboricola, Arboricola, Arboricola Bonsai, Umbrella Tree Plant

Schefflera arboricola Details

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid green, glossy, and comprises of multiple, large leaflets in a fan arrangement. Flowers in spring are produced along a 20 cm stem but are often not produced when grown indoors. Outdoors it will grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though it can be trimmed as necessary. Indoors, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be contained to any desired size. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site protected from frost. Schefflera arboricola is commonly grown as a potted plant, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas. It is well suited for bordering an entrance and can be used for bonsai. NB: Schefflera arboricola also has the synonymous name: Heptapleurum arboricola.