Schefflera actinophylla 'Amate' ~ Amate Umbrella Plant size-14-ft Fallen fruit can be messy

Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested

is a fast growing conifer tree with pyramidal habit and dense

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Old flowers persist in a dried state on the plant

Schefflera actinophylla 'Amate' ~ Amate Umbrella Plant size-14-ft Fallen fruit can be messyAmate Umbrella Plant is a large tropical evergreen shrub with upright stems and large slender compound foliage arranged in a circle on its leafstalks. Its rounded form becomes more tree like as it ages. The size is much smaller when grown as a houseplant, and rarely flowers or fruits when indoors. Grows best in bright part sun and slightly acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 10' Indoors Spread: 2 5' Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 12