Size: Fast growing to 40 feet (12 m)
Min. Temperature: 27°F (-3°C)
Water Requirements: Regular water
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Origin: Ecuador, Colombia
Leaf: Pinnate, green on top, silvery on the bottom.
Trunk: Slim, ringed
Flower: Flower stalk coming from among the leaves.
Fruit: Brown when ripe. 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Seed: 1.2 inches (3 cm).

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