TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Cecropia peltata - video

Cecropia, Yagrumo, Guarumo
Family: Moraceae
Origin: Central America, South America
USDA Zone: 10-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapBig tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Cecropia peltata
Cecropia is a very showy tree with spreading crown and large leaves up to 24 inches wide with silver-white lower surfaces.


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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

This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot