Homalanthus Species, Bleeding Heart, Queensland Poplar
Homalanthuspopulifolius

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Homalanthus (ho-ma-LANTH-us)
Species: populifolius (pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us)

Synonym:Carumbium pallidum

Synonym:Carumbium platyneuron

Synonym:Carumbium populifolium

Synonym:Carumbium sieberi

Synonym:Homalanthus goodenoviensis

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Red

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting