Trumpet Tree Live Plant (Cecropia obtusifolia)

The plant species Cecropia obtusifolia belongs to the Urticaceae family. It can be found in Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. The trumpet tree, pop-a-gun, tree-of-laziness, and snakewood tree are some of its common names. It is called Guarumo in Central America. In the Caribbean as well as in Central and South America, the finger-shaped fruits are well known as a favourite diet for fruit bats, birds, and monkeys. They can be found in the wild or are used for enjoyment by people who cultivate trees for their own use. Cecropia fruits are consumed as a snack either fresh or dry. The fruit’s flesh is used to produce jam or marmalade. Fruit from cecropia trees is extremely perishable but can be stored for a few days in the fridge. They are among the most easily recognised plants in the jungle and are often sought after as ornaments in the Caribbean and tropical Americas. Flavonoids, which give the leaves and fruits their colour and beneficial nutrients, are present in them. These advantages include cardiovascular support, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant capabilities. Cecropia fruits are reputed to be nutrient-dense and high in protein. The Amazonian and other indigenous peoples of north and central South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico have been using cecropia for therapeutic purposes for generations.

Common Name: Trumpet tree, Pop-a-gun, Tree-of-laziness,Snakewood tree. Guarumo

Botanical Name: Cecropia obtusifolia

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate