Botanical name | Cecropia palmata |
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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

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree bears red flowers that are curious rather than attractive.
This tropical import has huge, silvery-green leaves.