umbrella leaf
Also known as: American umbrellaleaf
A deciduous perennial slowly spreading to form clumps of foliage to 60cm tall. Long-stalked, rounded leaves, often emerging red or bronze-tinted in spring, arise from a thick rhizome and are up to 60cm across and divided into two coarsely-toothed lobes. From late spring into early summer, small, 6-petalled, white flowers to 2cm across are borne in loose clusters and followed by bright blue berries held on red stalks
Scientific classification
- Species
- umbrella leaf (Diphylleia cymosa)
- Genus
- Diphylleia
- Family
- Berberidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of umbrella leaf
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of umbrella leaf
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umbrella leaf care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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