SCHEFFLERA rhododendrifolia

A hardy schefflera. Deeply lobed dark green leaves. Prefers shade
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Variously lobed leaves become entire with age
  • Height
    To 3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    To 3m (10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    Borderline
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade

SCHEFFLERA rhododendrifolia

 
Availability yet to be determined - We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock
£30.00 each 
Delivery Information Availability yet to be determined

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    An exotic large umbrella tree shrub or small tree for a sheltered area. Late flowers provide food for insects and the berries for birds.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, thrips, mealybugs under glass
    Place of origin
    High-altitude forests of India and Nepal
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Toxic - Category C
    May cause skin allergy
    People
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to 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 3m (10ft)
 

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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