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Arboricola Green is a fast-growing, easy-care shrub that provides natural privacy. Ideal for evergreen hedges, property borders, and Southwest Florida landscapes.
| Mature Height: | 8-10 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 3–6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full to Part Sun (4–8+ Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Schefflera arboricola |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones : 10-11 |
Arboricola Green – A Fast-Growing Evergreen for Privacy Hedges
Create natural privacy with dense green foliage that responds well to trimming. Suitable for hedges, property borders, and foundation plantings.
Arboricola Green, also known as Dwarf Schefflera or Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with dense green foliage. It is commonly planted in Southwest Florida for privacy hedges, property borders, and landscape screening. Its ability to handle regular pruning allows homeowners to maintain a shorter hedge or grow it taller for additional privacy. This plant typically grows 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide when left untrimmed. It can be maintained at approximately 3–5 feet tall with regular pruning or allowed to develop into a larger privacy screen.
This shrub grows in full sun to partial shade and performs well in Southwest Florida's sandy soils when drainage is adequate. Its solid green leaves provide year-round coverage without the yellow or cream markings found on variegated Arboricola varieties.
For privacy hedges, space plants approximately 3–4 feet apart, depending on their starting size and the desired coverage. Closer spacing creates a continuous hedge sooner, while wider spacing allows more room for individual shrubs to develop.
Newly planted Arboricola Green requires regular watering while its roots become established. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods and generally need supplemental watering during extended drought.
Arboricola Green grows at a moderate to fast rate in warm conditions. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps maintain dense foliage throughout the hedge. Plants can also be grown individually in larger landscape beds where their natural width can develop.
Why You'll Love It
Solid Green Coverage: Dense evergreen foliage provides consistent green screening throughout the year.
Natural Privacy: Branching growth helps block views between neighboring properties, patios, and outdoor living areas.
Fast Hedge Development: Moderate to fast growth helps new plantings fill gaps and develop into continuous privacy screens.
Adjustable Hedge Height: Can be maintained as a shorter hedge or allowed to grow taller for additional privacy.
Sun Requirements: Grows in full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for different areas around residential properties.
Water Needs: Requires regular watering during establishment and tolerates short dry periods once mature.
Mature Size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide without regular pruning.
Best Uses: Privacy hedges, property boundaries, backyard screens, large foundation beds, poolside landscapes, and equipment screening.
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