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

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