Cecropia peltata (Cecropia) - Image 13

Botanical name: Cecropia peltata

Common names: Cecropia, Yagrumo, Guarumo

Family: Moraceae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Cecropia peltata white leaves, close up of large palmately lobed plant foliage.


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