Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree Family: Araliaceae Origin: Australia, New Guinea and Java
Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree. Popular tree in South Florida and the warmer parts of Central Florida. Schefflera is also seen indoors as a houseplant all over the world. Umbrella Tree has large shiny medium green leaves held in groups of seven compound leaves. Mature trees outdoors in full sun develop very showy flowers in the summer.