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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.
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