Euphorbia tirucalli
Pencil Tree, Pencil Bush
Description
A durable succulent shrub that can become large when grown where it is protected from all cold. The complex stems are short and variously branched. Tolerant of extreme heat and requires modest watering all year.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Filler, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.