Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Schefflera arboricola species and cultivars
Other Common Names: Dwarf Schefflera
Family: Araliaceae
An easy to grow, drought tolerant and shrubby tropical for gardens or containers, indoors and out.
Not to be confused with the Queensland Umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) which is weedy outside its native habitat in Australia's tropical north and too big for suburban gardens. the roots also have a reputation for invasiveness.
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Schefflera arboricola in the Landscape Click for larger images.
Schefflera arboricola
The common variegated Schefflera arboricola (possibly 'Jacqueline')
Schefflera arboricola 'Mme de Smet'
An uncommon cultivar, possibly 'Spotty'
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