Umbrella tree
Schefflera actinophylla
family
Araliaceae
origin
Native
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Umbrella tree, Australian ivy palm, Brassaia, Octopus tree, Queensland umbrella tree, Schefflera.
A multi-stemmed tree growing up to 10 m tall that occasionally grows as an epiphyte. Its very large compound leaves are umbrella-like, with several glossy leaflets radiating from the same point. Its small red flowers are borne in very large branched flower clusters at the top of the plant. Its small fruit (6-12 mm across) turn dark red or dark purple as they mature.
Impact
Impact
Umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) is regarded as an environmental weed in south-eastern Queensland, New South Wales, and on Christmas Island.It is also very invasive in other parts of the world (i.e. in Florida, Hawaii and on several islands in the south Pacific).The roots of this species are somewhat invasive. They can block plumbing joints and pipes as well as damaging footpaths and building foundations.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla) is regarded as an environmental weed in south-eastern Queensland, New South Wales, and on Christmas Island.It is also very invasive in other parts of the world (i.e. in Florida, Hawaii and on several islands in the south Pacific).The roots of this species are somewhat invasive. They can block plumbing joints and pipes as well as damaging footpaths and building foundations.
