Botanical Name: Schefflera pueckleri (Tupidanthus calyptratus)
Common Name: Tupidanthus Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape multi-trunk, upright, tropical tree, resembling Schefflera actinophylla but gets wider and spreads more , branches from base, foliage is darker and glossier Height 10-20' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun to full sun in mild climates Soil rich, well-drained Hardiness tender (zones 19-24) performs best near coast Morphology: Leaves resembles Schefflera actinophylla, palmately compound, 7-9 leaflets on 12" petioles; leaflets have aristate tips Flowers yellow-green 3/4-1" diameter, inconspicuous Fruit drupe, 1/2" diameter Propagation: cuttings, seed Usage: effective near pools, sheltered lanais, or patios, good as a container tree, and in tropical landscapes – could be specimen houseplant Landscape Care: Watering frequent irrigation – do not allow to dry out Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning pinch when young for bushiness Pests/Diseases mealybug, aphids Special Conditions/Other Origin: India Family: Araliaceae Notes: |
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