7 September 2023
Having dropped off my dog at the groomers, I was walking home the usual path when I noticed a tree with little orange fruit all over it. How have I never seen it before?
I did my best to check what it was called. I am pretty sure it is Heptapleurum arboricola (Schefflera arboricola), also known as dwarf umbrella tree.
The tree was quite tall though so I still have doubts if I identified it correctly. The leaves and fruit seems to fit though. I might go and have another look at it to be sure.
Schefflera is a popular indoor plant and I used to grow it in a pot at home. It was really cool to see how large it can grow outside. And all these beautiful golden orange fruits looked stunning. Apparently, they will turn violet red or black when they mature.
