Question for Dan Gill: Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? It is very woody and leggy. Also, I’d like information on the umbrella plant.

Umbrella tree, schefflera amate Light: Sun to partial sun Height: 10 feet Spread: 10 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Origin: Australia, hybrid Spring is finally here, and central Ohio … ...

Umbrella tree a potential Central Florida pest A variegated form of dwarf schefflera (S. arboricola) from China is a common hedge plant in South and Central Florida.