Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree)
Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree) reaching upward toward the sky with elongated spikes of small reddish buds
Botanical names: Heptapleurum actinophyllum, Schefflera actinophylla, Brassaia actinophylla, Tupidanthus calyptratus
Common names: Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree
Family: Araliaceae
Origin: Australia, New Guinea and Java
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large or medium tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardensUmbrella 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.
Similar plants: Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree)
Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree) with clusters of round red fruit along woody branches
Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree) with spiked pink flowers rising above the lush green foliage.
Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree) pink flower clusters emerge along a sturdy woody branch in detail
Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree) branches holding clusters of round pink fruit against clear blue sky.
Heptapleurum actinophyllum (Umbrella Tree) with shiny lime green leaves joined at red stem centers.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/schefflera_actinophylla.htm