Schefflera 'Dwarf Umbrella Tree': Trinette

Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette', also known as a Dwarf Umbrella Tree 'Trinette', is a variegated cultivar of the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, originating from Taiwan and Hainan, China. It is a tropical, evergreen shrub known for its creamy-yellow and green variegated leaves, often used as a houseplant or in warm-climate landscapes. Charmingly pretty as an accent, foundation planting, or in a garden bed, the 'Trinette' can add tropical flair to an otherwise ho-hum landscape. Evergreen and cold tolerant, it does fine in Zone 9B and southward. It can reach between 2-1/2 to 3 ft tall. Plant these shrubs about 2 to 2-1/2 feet apart—they can also be planted close to the house—come out 2-1/2 to 3 ft.

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Though it will grow in full sun or full shade, arboricola tends to look its best in part sun or part shade.

Water regularly but let the soil dry out between waterings. Make sure the planting location drains well and doesn't stay wet.

Cut off any tall, wayward stems just below the level of other foliage. The rest of the plant's leaves will cover the pruned areas. No hard pruning is needed. We recommend Bond Bypass Pruners.

Fertilize 3 times a year—in spring, summer and autumn—with a good quality granular fertilizer. We recommend Osmocote Outdoor: Indoor Plant Food. 

Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for this plant type and apply according to the label.