Schefflera taiwaniana

A most desirable member of the Araliaceae from higher altitudes in Taiwan, forming a deliciously tropical looking large shrub (or even a small tree given long enough in perfect sheltered conditions) with beautiful, digitate, evergreen foliage made up of slim dark, glossy green leaflets. The new, semi-expanded growth is covered in pale hairs. For a sheltered, not too hot position in sun or semi-shade. One of the best species for UK cultivation.