Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree)

Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with grey white branches and sharp brown thorns close up
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) branches covered in long brown thorns against grey woody bark

Botanical name: Maytenus senegalensis

Common name: Confetti Tree

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
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Similar plants: Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree)


Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with small white flowers and green leaves on woody branches.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) showing small white flowers nestled among numerous thin, green, oval leaves.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with small white flowers on green branches, close up view.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) showing clusters of tiny white flowers along the woody green branch.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with small pale yellow flower clusters among green oval leaves
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with dense clusters of pale yellow flower buds and foliage
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with yellow round fruit in a close up tree branch view.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with clusters of small yellow round fruit on thin woody stems.


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