Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks'
FIRESTICKS, RED PENCIL TREE
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

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
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea', E. t. 'Sticks on Fire'

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Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks'
FIRESTICKS, RED PENCIL TREE
Euphorbiaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

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
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & chartreuse

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: bronze-green; turning pink-red in winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: large planter, accents, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: low

Skill Level: easy

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Dangers to touch: sap






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