The Queensland Umbrella Tree is named for the state of Queensland in Australia, where it is native, but it has been spread to ...

Q: I purchased a Schefflera arboricola dwarf tree two weeks ago from a nursery. The soil was wet at purchase, two weeks have passed, and the soil is still moist! I don’t want to overwater, so I’ve ...

Indoor gardeners looking for small trees to grow in containers love schefflera, also known as dwarf umbrella tree or umbrella plant. “Schefflera is prized for its clusters of glossy, oval-shaped ...

Q: I have had an umbrella tree for years, but right now it is scraping the ceiling. Can I cut it back? A: Yes, umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) can be cut back to control its height and thicken ...

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