Heptapleurum arboricola 'Nora'
umbrella tree 'Nora'
A tender, evergreen shrub with long-stalked, leathery leaves composed of 7-9 glossy leaflets. This compact variety makes an undemanding houseplant
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright indirect light. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, semi-ripe cuttings or air-layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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