Schefflera Arboricola Tree Form

The common “green” variety of dwarf umbrella or more correctly Schefflera arboricola grown as a tree or standard. Since entering the foliage market in the 1970’s grown as a bush this houseplant now boast as many growing forms as a Ficus including bush, tree or standard, braids, and twist. New cultivars include variegated varieties Covette, Dazzle, Capella and others.

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