Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette': The Variegated Hawaiian Umbrella Tree

The Cheerful Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette', commonly called Hawaiian Umbrella Tree or Dwarf Umbrella Plant, is a popular variegated cultivar of the dwarf schefflera. Its cheerful green-and-gold foliage and compact habit make it a versatile favorite for interiors and frost-free gardens.

Botanical Classification

Compact Variegated Beauty

This evergreen shrub grows 3-6 feet tall and wide (smaller in containers) with a naturally bushy, rounded habit. The palmately compound leaves have 7-9 leaflets, each broadly splashed and margined with creamy yellow to gold against deep green. The variegation is stable and vibrant, brightening any setting.

'Trinette' thrives in bright, indirect light to partial shade. It prefers well-draining soil and regular moisture but tolerates brief dry spells. It's an excellent, low-maintenance houseplant and, in zones 9b-11, a reliable landscape shrub for hedges, foundations, and accents. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Indoor & Outdoor Versatility

One of the most adaptable scheffleras for interior use—tolerates lower light better than many variegated plants. Outdoors, it makes a colorful informal hedge, foundation planting, or container specimen. The dense foliage provides excellent screening. Air-purifying qualities add to its indoor appeal. Generally pest-resistant.