Schefflera actinophylla 'Amate Soleil' (Amate Soleil Umbrella Plant, Amate Soleil Umbrella Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Schefflera |
| Species | actinophylla |
| Cultivar | 'Amate Soleil' |
| Registered Name | Amate ® |
| Patent Number | USPP24102 |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 50 |
| Height | 1.8 - 3.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen shrub grown for it’s bright yellow-green foliage. |
| Landscape | Shady borders of gardens or as a houseplant. |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial to full shade with slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly, do not overwater. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are oblong to elliptic, growing in sets of 5 leaves arranged in a circle at the end of stems. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are yellow-green. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are glossy. |
Photographs
Schefflera 'Amate Soleil', Leaf.