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Schefflera actinophylla
Umbrella Tree
Notes

Uses: The Umbrella tree is native to Queensland and NSW but has become naturalised in many parts of the country. It is distinctive by its erect form and large green leathery elliptical leaves. Often used as an indoor or container plant. Needs to be protected from hot direct sun to avid the leaves from burning.
Fruits attract native birds

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 8-10m
  • Spread 4-6m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Araliaceae
  • Botanical Name Schefflera actinophylla
  • Common Name Umbrella Tree
  • Origin Qld, NT
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)