Heptapleurum taiwanianum
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Heptapleurum taiwanianum (syn. Schefflera taiwaniana, 台湾鹅掌柴)[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to Taiwan, where it is scattered throughout coniferous forests at Template:Cvt.[1] Growing to Template:Cvt tall by Template:Cvt broad, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Large leaves up to Template:Cvt long are composed of up to 11 ovate leaflets arranged radially around a central stalk (palmately compound). Young leaves are covered in silver hairs, while mature leaves have a smooth surface. Sprays of flowers in late summer are followed by dark berries in winter - a valued food source for insects and birds.[2]
Related to the ivies (Hedera), Heptapleurum taiwanianum is one of several species in the hugely varied genus Heptapleurum that are grown ornamentally for their handsome foliage.[2] Once mature it is hardy down to Template:Cvt, though young plants may require some frost protection. It benefits from being planted in a sheltered spot with other plants to provide enough humidity. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4]
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