Species Heptapleurum arboricola | Known

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Names

Common Names: Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Dwarf Schefflera, Hawaiian Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Parasol Plant, Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Tree

Growth

Height: 48 to 300 inches
Spread: 48 to 96 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color: Red
Foliage Color: Glossy green, with variegated forms featuring cream, yellow, or gold accents
Fall Foliage Color: Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-10
Sunlight Requirements: Ideal sunlight requirement is partial shade.
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter with added perlite or sand for aeration.
Soil Drainage: Well-draining
Soil pH: Acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest: Spring and Winter
Bloom Time: Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Hayata
Publication: Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6: 23 (1916)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Heptapleurum

Synonyms

Schefflera arboricola

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024