1. Erect evergreen shrub or small tree of Australia and northern New Guinea having palmately compound leaves
   "The umbrella tree provided welcome shade in the garden";
   - Schefflera actinophylla, Brassaia actinophylla
    
2. Small deciduous tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches
   "The umbrella tree's distinctive leaf arrangement makes it easy to identify";
   - umbrella magnolia, elkwood, elk-wood, Magnolia tripetala

Derived forms: umbrella trees

Type of: bush, magnolia, shrub

Part of: genus Schefflera, Schefflera

Encyclopedia: Umbrella tree