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umbrella tree

um·brel·la tree (plural um·brel·la trees or um·brel·la tree)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. magnolia tree of U.S.: a magnolia tree with large leaves clustered around the ends of the branches. Native to: southeastern United States.  Latin name Magnolia fraseri, Magnolia tripetala.

2. Australian tree with umbrella-shaped leaves: a bush or tree with umbrella-shaped clusters of leaves. Flowers: red, clustered on long spikes. Native to: Australia.  Latin name Schefflera actinophylla.

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