General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Dark green with yellow-gold variegation
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Russet
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dwarf Umbrella Tree
  • Hawaiian Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Heptapleurum arboricola
  • Synonym: Schefflera arboricola

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Photo by sedumzz
Photo by sedumzz
Photo by Akajou
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-01-10
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-01-10
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: 2016-03-21
Schefflera 'Gold Capella'
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-01-10
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-01-10
At my favorite nursery
Photo by Mutisia
Location: ellis pottery
Date: 2015-04-28
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