They are toxic to humans and pets if ingested. These are excellent container plants, and will grow happily indoors as well with the right care. The dwarf umbrella tree contains Calcium oxalate crystals. If this plant is placed too close to a building, it will not be able to flush out fully - and leaves and stems damaged by scraping against a wall will ruin the plant's good looks.Ĭome in from a drive or walkway 5 feet or more.
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They will flush out rounded and full so give the nearest plant enough room so it's not overwhelmed. Consistent watering and good health of the plant should help keep leaf drop down to a dull roar. And easily tolerates planting in full sun. Over time, this maple will form a mushroom-shaped crown and the young branches will sag to the ground under the weight of the leaves. Leaves fall pretty often (and leaf clusters tend to fall off whole) and can make a mess. It is a dwarf Japanese maple because it is usually less than 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
Water on a regular basis, but don't keep the plant overly wet or plant in a moist area.įertilize 3 times a year - in spring summer and fall - with a quality granular fertilizer. They can be found along the banks of streams and in wet forests.
Branch trim in spring if needed to shape or remove winter damage. Dwarf Umbrella trees or Schefflera arboricola originally are from Taiwan. Do this in spring - late March or early April. You can top this plant to keep the overall size in check. Plant careĪdd top soil or organic peat humus and composted cow manure to the hole when you plant. These plants grow big - very big - but you can keep them about 8 feet (or more, if you prefer). Zone 10 is best, or you can use it as a container plant in Zone 9B. The larger Schefflera actinophylla (sometimes called the umbrella plant or umbrella tree) features long, shiny, oval green leaves that droop gracefully from a central stalk, resembling an umbrella. Strong winds can cause damage so choose a protected location. This is a fast grower for full sun to full shade.
Smaller varieties known as arboricola are very popular - the all-green and the showy variegated arboricola are both cold hardy shrubs (unlike the full-size schefflera, which is more tropical) and take sun or shade.
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