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Queensland Umbrella Tree

Queensland Umbrella Tree
Photo: Sheldon Navie
Invasive Plant
Queensland Umbrella Tree
Schefflera actinophylla
 

Native to Far North Queensland and New Guinea, this rainforest species reaches a height of 10m. The glossy palmate leaves resemble an umbrella and are held on multiple, thick erect trunks. The ruby red flowers are borne on radiating erect spikes above the plant and are filled with nectar.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • Birds are attracted to the abundant red fleshy berries that follow the flowers.
  • Seed is also spread by bats and through the dumping of garden waste, where it is able to re-grow from stem pieces.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Xanthostemon chrysanthus - Golden Penda
  • Harpullia pendula - Tulipwood
  • Brachychiton acerifolius - Flame Tree

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Celerywood
Photo: Norwood
Alternative Plant Celerywood
Polyscias elegans
Trees and Shrubs
 

Lovely Australian native tree growing to 10m in cultivation. The trunk is erect and clean, leaves are large, up to 1m and fern like, forming an umbrella like canopy. The small flowers occur in large compound sprays. It performs at its best in a sheltered position.

Little Kurrajong
Photo: Ann McHugh
Alternative Plant Little Kurrajong
Brachychiton bidwillii
Trees and Shrubs
 

Open growing shrub, variable in height from 2-5m with large lobed leaves. Beautiful deep rose pink star shaped flowers borne in clusters along the stem normally when the plant is in its deciduous phase. Performs at its best when given some protection.

Wheel Of Fire
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant Wheel Of Fire
Stenocarpus sinuatus
Trees and Shrubs
 

Handsome yet slow growing Australian rainforest tree growing to 20m but most often half that in cultivation. Glossy green foliage up to 30cm in length forming a dense crown. A truly spectacular plant when in flower; covered with 8cm orange red flowers resembling spokes of a wheel.

 
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