Cecropia peltata auct. non L.

Scientific Name: Cecropia peltata auct. non L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Cecropiaceae / Cecropia Loefl./ Cecropia peltata auct. non L.

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General Information
Usda SymbolCEPE
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsCEPE

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cecropia peltata auct. non L. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)50
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum157
Precipitation, Minimum39
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)65.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound1134000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Winter
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductYes
Lumber ProductYes
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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