Heptapleurum rhododendrifolium

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Synonyms

Schefflera rhododendrifolia
Schefflera impressa

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An evergreen shrub to 10m, with leathery leaves composed of 6-10 slender, oval leaflets to 25cm long. In summer clusters of small, white flowers are produced; these are followed by black berries. A hardy plant with an exotic appearance

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Araliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
A genus of over 300 different species of evergreen, tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs originally from Asia. Characteristic leaves are round, palmately compound, with long stalks and 3-30 stalked leaflets. Some species are familiar as houseplants
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Himalaya

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. Protect from very cold weather until established, and in the coldest regions cultivate it under glass in pots of peat-free, loam-based potting compost

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Sub-tropical
  • Low Maintenance
  • Climber and wall shrubs

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free