Native to Australia, New Guinea and Java, the Umbrella Tree, Schefflera actinophylla, is very common in South Florida and the warmer parts of Central Florida. Schefflera is also seen indoors as a houseplant all over the world
Rated up to 40 feet, Umbrella Tree has large shiny medium green leaves held in groups of seven compound leaves. Observers in New Guinea report seeing Schefflera growing epiphytic starting as much as 40 feet up in tall rainforest trees
Mature trees outdoors in full sun develop very showy flowers in the summer.
Hardy Zone 9-10
Sowing instructions:
Sow individually in seedling trays, one seed per cavity. Cover lightly. Germination occurs in 14 to 21 days
