Schefflera delavayi (Hardy Schefflera)


Botanical Information

FamilyAraliaceae
GenusSchefflera
Speciesdelavayi
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginChina and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - 10
Temperature (°F)5 - 50
Height0.9 - 2.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRounded.
LandscapeGreat for providing all-season structure in a shady bed or as an accent in a patio container.
CultivationBest grown in partial to full shade, with rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionLarge and oblong.
Flower DescriptionSmall and grow in clusters.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are green. Flowers are ivory. Fruit ranges from dark purple to near black.
Texture DescriptionLeaves are glossy and leathery.

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