Schefflera digitata (patate, pate, seven-finger)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | digitata |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a or greater |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 50 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small evergreen tree with greenish bark as well as green leaves with pale undersides. Flowers bloom briefly in late february as a bright green. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Great for providing all-season structure in a shady bed or as an accent in a patio container. |
| Propagation | Propagate by cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial to full shade, with rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | This small tree occurs at the elevation of 1200 m or higher. |
Photographs
Schefflera digitata, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Schefflera digitata, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
