SCHEFFLERA delavayi

Deep green leaves, long white inflorescences.
  • Evergreen
    Palmate leaves on long stalks to 60cm (24in) long. Composed of, usually, 5 elliptic to ovate-lance-shaped, pointed dark green leaflets 10-35cm (4-14in) long densely covered in yellow-brown or grey-white down beneath
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tree
    Small, bushy, broad-headed tree. In late autumn produces downy, terminal panicles 25-80cm (10-32in) long, composed of numerous spikes to 30cm (12in) long of small white flowers followed by rounded, fleshy, black fruit
  • 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 sun
  • Partial shade
    Best in dappled shade

SCHEFFLERA delavayi

 
Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
£30.00  
Delivery Information Available from January 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    The late flowers provide food for insects and the berries for birds
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    China, Vietnam
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Spikes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for the back of a large, sheltered shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(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
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
  • Toxic - Category C
    May cause skin allergy
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