Common name
Umbrella Tree
Botanical name
Schefflera arboricola
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Shade
Height
5-20' (1.5-6 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Once a month
Water
Daily
Bloom Time
Summer-winter
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
Striking tropical foliage makes an attractive specimen plant. Prune lightly and frequently to maintain bushy, full plants. May be grown in lower light for several weeks. Prefers warm home temperatures of 70-75?F (21-24?C).