| Botanical name | Cecropia palmata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | This tree bears red flowers that are curious rather than attractive. |
| Common name(s) | Snakewood tree |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tropical import has huge, silvery-green leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Will grow in dry, inland areas in protected positions, but needs plenty of water in summer. |
Cecropia palmata (Snakewood tree)
- Botanical name: Cecropia palmata
- Common name(s): Snakewood tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This tropical import has huge, silvery-green leaves and spikes of red flowers that are curious rather than attractive. It makes an ideal spreading tree and a decorative accent plant in warm areas. Will grow in dry, inland areas in protected positions, but needs plenty of water in summer.
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Cecropia palmata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This tree bears red flowers that are curious rather than attractive.
This tropical import has huge, silvery-green leaves.
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