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Euphorbia tirucalli

Pencil Tree, Pencil Bush

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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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.