Cecropia peltata Common Name: Tropical Trumpet Tree Origin: Southern Mexico, Central America Height: Up to 50’ Light: Partial to full sun Water: Moderate Bloom: Comments: Cecropias have a spreading crown and large peltate leaves, 12 to 20 in. in diameter, with silver-white lower surfaces. Looking up in the rainforest, their canopy creates a silver layer. The finger-like fruit is edible. |