Evergreen Shrub – Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Botanical name: schefflera arboricola 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 7-13 ft in height with a 4-8 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 9-12 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow, white, pink, green 

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: grows 12-16 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune during the winter months to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: container plant in shade garden, porch container plant, house plant 

Special features: shade tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant, disease resistant 

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistantly moist but not water logged 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release, balanced all-purpose plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: birds nest fern, crotons, peace lily, rubber tree 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no