Schefflera Plant Propagation

Have you ever heard of these 3 pruning techniques? I recently stopped by the Hagley Museum and Library and was given a tour of their gardens. In one of them, they had trees pruned in these unique ways. These methods take some practice to master, but they can increase interest or function in your garden, particularly with fruit trees and other small flowering trees. Espalier pruning involves training a tree to grow in two dimensions, usually along a wall or fence. It is often used in tight spaces

This Thursday Jess is teaching us how to prune & propagate a Schefflera Arboricola, or dwarf umbrella tree! The Schleffera Arboricola is a fast growing house plant that can grow up to 5 feet tall indoors! It’s important to rotate it’s position to keep its shape uniform, and prune when it starts to get leggy. This plant is toxic to pets, and likes bright, indirect sunlight for at least 4 hours a day, so please consider these things when choosing the perfect spot for your dwarf umbrella tree. Let