umbrella tree

• Nome comum dado a várias espécies de árvores ou arbustos cujas folhas se dispõem em forma de guarda-chuva, especialmente a Schefflera actinophylla (também chamada árvore-polvo) e a Magnolia tripetala.

A common name for several species of trees or shrubs that have leaves arranged in an umbrella-like shape, most notably Schefflera actinophylla (also known as the octopus tree) or Magnolia tripetala.

1. A type of tree or shrubB2formal

   A common name for several species of trees or shrubs that have leaves arranged in an umbrella-like shape, such as the Schefflera or Magnolia tripetala.

   Árvore-umbrela

   • The umbrella tree in the garden provides excellent shade.
   • She planted a Schefflera, also known as an umbrella tree, in a large pot.
   • The leaves of the umbrella tree spread out like a canopy.