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Euphorbiabalsamifera

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Species

balsamifera (bal-sam-EE-fer-uh)

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Synonym

Euphorbia capazii

Euphorbia rogeri

Euphorbia sepium

Tithymalus balsamifer

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Makes a nice bonsai like shrub/tree up to max of 6' tall. A spurge like plant, this one does take some frost despite published info that...Read More

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