Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiadrupifera

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
drupifera (droo-PIF-er-uh)
Synonym
Elaeophorbia drupifera
Euphorbia renouardii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hollywood, Florida

Sumterville, Florida

Eugene, Oregon

Mcallen, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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Mcallen, TX | June 2018 | positive

10 ft tall 12 year old, in 40 gallon pot, grows outside year round in zone 9B full sun but scorches top leaves some in summer heat. It g...Read More

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Sumterville, FL | November 2008 | positive

A fast growing plant with it's own special attractions. Not knowing how cold hard it is has caused me to put it in the greenhouse each ye...Read More

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