Cedrela fissilis (Cedro Blanco)

Cedrela fissilis (Cedro Blanco) brown fruit pods held close up in palm of hand

Botanical name: Cedrela fissilis

Common names: Cedro Blanco, Brazilian Cedarwood

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: Central and South America

Large tree taller than 20 ftFull sunRegular water

Cedrela fissilis is an interesting and rare deciduous tree with velvety stalks bearing dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers in large, foot long clusters. The fruit, a woody capsule, splits to form a 5 point star when mature.


Cedrela fissilis (Cedro Blanco) tree with green leaves and small brown fruit on branches
Cedrela fissilis (Cedro Blanco) green leaves and small brown fruit close up.
Cedrela fissilis (Cedro Blanco) brown fruit pods and tan seeds on a white surface close up


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