About
A stately tree, reaching 5-15m, with a spreading crown of attractive foliage. It bears ornamental features.
About the genus
Schefflera can be evergreen shrubs, trees or climbers with long-stalked palmately divided leaves and, on mature plants only, panicles or racemes of small flowers followed by spherical fleshy fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders, parks
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune to shape when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationFrom seed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus and canker possible