| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 15 to 40 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small, round reddish-purple, fleshy drupe. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Trees need full sun location to flower. |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: Plant contains Calcium oxylates; ingestion can cause mouth numbness, vomiting. Sap can cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| This looks like Schefflera by purpleinopp | Feb 4, 2015 4:19 PM | 3 |
