5 Seeds Cecropia peltata (Trumpet Tree) Fast Growing Tropical Tree

Cecropia peltata, commonly known as the Trumpet Tree, is a striking tropical species prized for its distinctive palm-like leaves and rapid vertical growth. This seed offering allows you to cultivate your own fast-growing specimen, perfect for adding a bold, exotic silhouette to large gardens, greenhouses, or conservatory settings.
As an ornamental tree, it develops a candelabra-like branching structure and large, deeply lobed foliage. It thrives in warm, humid environments and can serve as an impressive focal point or partial shade provider in appropriate climates.
Species: Cecropia peltata
Type: Tree
Plant Habit: Fast-growing tree
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Zones: 10-11 (tropical)
Germination: Requires consistent warmth and moisture; scarification may help
Sowing: Sow seeds on surface of moist seed mix; keep warm and humid
Spacing: Plant out with ample room for mature size
Notes: Not frost tolerant; seeds are very small.