Euphorbia tirucalli
PENCIL BUSH, MILK BUSH
Euphorbiaceae

  
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Plant type: evergreen tree, shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Tropical Africa, Southern Africa

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Euphorbia tirucalli
PENCIL BUSH, MILK BUSH
Euphorbiaceae

  

  Plant type: evergreen tree, shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: large planter, accents, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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