Schefflera sp. (Schefflera)

Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with dark green leaves and a black and white cat sitting
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with a black and white cat nestled among the lush green foliage

Botanical name: Schefflera sp.

Common names: Schefflera, Brassaia, Dizygotheca, Heptapleurum

Family: Araliaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

This is a vast genus of small trees, shrubs and scrambling climbers, with over 700 species occurring through most wetter tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species:

Schefflera actinophylla

Schefflera arboricola

Schefflera delavayi

Schefflera digitata

Schefflera elegantissima

Schefflera macrophylla

Schefflera pueckleri

Schefflera schizophylla

Similar plants: Schefflera sp. (Schefflera)


Image gallery: 19 images
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) tall green plant with large leaves reaching towards the light
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) tall plant with long pointed leaves spreading from a central brown stem
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with jagged green leaves in a close up plant photo
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) showing deeply lobed green foliage growing in a dense thicket
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) green leaves plant. Deeply lobed foliage radiating from central stem point close up.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) leaves spreading outward in whorls with deeply cut edges and green color.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) plant with yellow and green variegated leaves on woody stems.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with long variegated yellow and green leaves radiating from central stem points.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) vibrant green leaves on the plant for a close up
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with long segmented green leaves spreading out from the central stems.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) green leaves on branch, close up of long slender foliage
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) leaves spreading wide from a central stem in an organic setting
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with glossy green leaves on a full rounded plant
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with lush green foliage spreading into a wide rounded shape
Schefflera (Schefflera) sp. yellow flower cluster on a tree, close up of tiny buds
Schefflera (Schefflera) sp. shows radiating branches with numerous yellow flower buds amidst green foliage.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) light green flower cluster on thin stems, close up plant shot.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) light green flower cluster branching out from woody stems in simple lines.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) white and green flower clusters on a dense leafy tree branch
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) branches with white and green flower clusters among dense foliage.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) plant with round green fruit on branches close up
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with numerous small round green fruit growing along woody branches
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with variegated yellow and dark green leaves on a plant branch
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with long oval leaves displaying mixed yellow and dark green coloring
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) light green flower clusters close up on a thin dark woody branch
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with numerous small light green flower clusters on a slender brown branch
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) green leaves arranged in a circular pattern reaching toward the sky.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) reveals multiple compound green leaves stretching outward from a central stem base.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) green palmately compound leaves on large woody branches against blue sky
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) woody branches covered in green palmately compound leaves against clear blue sky
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) white flowers on dark brown stems in a close up view.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with numerous small white flower clusters emerging from sturdy dark brown stems.
Schefflera (Schefflera) sp. green plant with thick stems and glossy foliage on a tree stump.
Schefflera (Schefflera) sp. growing on a cut tree stump with visible roots and green leaves.
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with green leaves attached to thick roots on a wooden plate
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) growing from roots positioned on a cut wooden plate with person nearby
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) yellow leaves plant close up
Schefflera sp. (Schefflera) with vibrant yellow leaves attached to thin red stems.


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