Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree)

Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with grey white branches and sharp brown thorns close up

Botanical name: Maytenus senegalensis

Common name: Confetti Tree

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: South Africa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Similar plants: Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree)


Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with small white flowers and green leaves on woody branches.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with small white flowers on green branches, close up view.
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with small pale yellow flower clusters among green oval leaves
Maytenus senegalensis (Confetti Tree) with yellow round fruit in a close up tree branch view.


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