Cecropia peltata (Cecropia)

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Cecropia peltata, Cecropia, Yagrumo, Guarumo
Cecropia peltata

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, also called trumpet-tree, is a fast growing tropical tree. Very showy tree with spreading crown and large leaves up to 24 inches wide with silver-white lower surfaces. Cylindrical, soft-flesh fruit are drooping in clusters resembling octopus. They very tasty - sweet, watery, aromatic.

See Article: How to grow Cecropia from seeds.

Close related species - Cecropia polystachya.

Similar plants: Cecropia peltata (Cecropia)




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Cecropia peltata, Yagrumo

Cecropia is a very showy tree with spreading crown and large leaves up to 24 inches wide with silver-white lower surfaces. Cylindrical, soft-flesh fruit are drooping in clusters resembling octopus. They are very tasty - sweet, watery, aromatic.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster


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