Question
I have two schefflera plants and they are too big and cumbersome to keep bringing in the house in the winter. Can they be left outside during the winter? I live in southeast Pennsylvania.

Answer
Hi Mary Ellen,

Scheffleras are native to tropical regions that are frost free. So yours will definitely not survive your PA winters. In fact, you should get them inside very soon because some chilling damage can occur when temps drop as low as 40 degrees.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

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