Selected images for octopus tree (Schefflera actinophylla )
Octopus tree can grow to 40 ft. (12.2 m) tall. Stems can be single or multi-stemmed. Leaves are palm-like with 7-16 leaflets. Leaflets are ovate, entire and 12 in. (30 cm) long. Flowering occurs in summer to early fall, when large, red inflorescences develop at the stem tips. Flowers are red and 1 in. (92.5 cm) wide. Fruits are round, dark purple, and ¼ in. (7 mm) in diameter. Octopus tree is native to Australia and was introduced into Florida in 1927 as an ornamental. Plants can tolerate a wide range of sun and moisture levels, but are restricted to areas with minimum temperatures above 35°F (1.7°C).
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 5290035 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290038 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290039 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Foliage Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290041 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290043 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Infestation Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290048 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290054 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290055 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Tree(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290056 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Tree(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290059 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5290066 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Tree(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5308090 octopus tree Schefflera actinophylla Seed(s) Steve Hurst |
