My Schefflera Arboricola is 9′ tall , can I put it in the ground?

Question

I live in Laplace, Louisiana, and do I have to worry about winter?

Answer 1

You are in zone 9a, so yes, you do need to worry about winter. They can be grown outside in zones 10-12. Best for you to leave it in a container and keep it inside for the winter.

If yours is getting too tall to be manageable, you can cut it back and have another plant or share with friends.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-pruning.htm