An easy, bushy indoor tree with glossy leaflets fanning out like umbrella spokes. Fast-growing and tolerant, it responds well to pruning and even bonsai.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 2 m tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Heptapleurum arboricola is a fast-growing indoor plant in the Araliaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall at maturity, with evergreen and variegated foliage.
Where to grow Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Tree suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Dwarf Umbrella Tree provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Dwarf Umbrella Tree does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Dwarf Umbrella Tree in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Dwarf Umbrella Tree in the garden
Dwarf Umbrella Tree earns its place for pots and courtyard containers, a feature or specimen planting and bonsai culture. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Dwarf Umbrella Tree sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Dwarf Umbrella Tree
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