Confetti Tree

Maytenus senegalensis, Celastraceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreakProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White-flowered CadabaCadaba farinosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sand OnionCorynotheca micrantha

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hall's Creek WattleAcacia cowleana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Needle BushAzima tetracantha

Pest DeterrentPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

LeadwoodCombretum imberbe

Both woody species compete for similar savanna niches and water resources

Uses

Functions

Shade ProvisionWindbreakMedicinal PlantErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Traditional AntimalarialDigestive AidFever Reducer

Common Questions

What zones does Confetti Tree grow in?

Confetti Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Confetti Tree?

Good companions for Confetti Tree include White-flowered Cadaba, Sand Onion, Hall's Creek Wattle, Needle Bush.

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