Schefflera delavayi (Hardy Schefflera)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | delavayi |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | China and Vietnam. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 50 |
| Height | 0.9 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded. |
| Landscape | Great for providing all-season structure in a shady bed or as an accent in a patio container. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial to full shade, with rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Large and oblong. |
| Flower Description | Small and grow in clusters. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are green. Flowers are ivory. Fruit ranges from dark purple to near black. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are glossy and leathery. |
Photographs
Schefflera delavayi, From.
Schefflera delavayi, Leaf.
