Schefflera actinophylla
QUEENSLAND UMBRELLA TREE, OCTUPUS TREE
Araliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Schefflera actinophylla
QUEENSLAND UMBRELLA TREE, OCTUPUS TREE
Araliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late summer to late winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal & oriental designs

Uses: indoors, accents, shade tree, informal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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