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Arboricola Trinette is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub with green and yellow foliage. Ideal for hedges, borders, and landscape beds in Southwest Florida.
| Mature Height: | 20-30 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 8-15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Part Sun to Full Sun (4–8+ Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Schefflera arboricola ‘Trinette’ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones : 10-11 |
Arboricola Trinette – A Colorful, Low-Maintenance Landscape Shrub
Brighten your yard with green and yellow foliage. Perfect for hedges, borders, and Southwest Florida landscapes.
Arboricola Trinette, also known as Variegated Dwarf Schefflera, typically grows 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide when left untrimmed. It can be maintained at a shorter height through regular pruning. Arboricola Trinette is a variegated evergreen shrub with green leaves marked with yellow and cream. It is commonly used in Southwest Florida for foundation beds, low hedges, and landscape borders. Its dense growth and ability to handle regular pruning make it suitable for areas where year-round foliage color and manageable shrub height are needed.
This shrub grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Bright sunlight helps maintain its yellow and cream leaf markings, while partial shade is suitable for areas receiving less direct sun.
For low hedges and borders, plants can generally be spaced 2–3 feet apart, depending on their starting size and the desired coverage. Arboricola Trinette can also be planted individually in foundation beds or grouped with solid-green shrubs for contrasting foliage.
Newly planted shrubs need regular watering while their roots become established. Once established, Arboricola Trinette tolerates short dry periods but benefits from additional water during extended drought.
Its moderate growth rate and response to pruning make it useful for maintained hedges. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps control the plant's height and width.
Why You'll Love It
Variegated Foliage: Green leaves with yellow and cream markings provide year-round color without relying on flowers.
Low Hedge Option: Dense branching makes it useful for defining landscape beds and maintaining shorter hedges.
Easy to Shape: Responds well to pruning and can be maintained at a desired height and width.
Flexible Sunlight: Grows in full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for different residential planting locations.
Water Needs: Requires regular watering during establishment but tolerates short dry periods once mature.
Maintenance: Occasional trimming helps maintain dense growth and prevents branches from extending into nearby plants or walkways.
Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide without regular pruning.
Best Uses: Foundation beds, low hedges, landscape borders, entryways, patios, mixed foliage beds, and large containers.
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