| Botanical name | Euphorbia tirucalli |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February August September October November December This plant bears inconspicuous, yellow flowers in Spring to Summer. |
| Common name(s) | Finger tree, Milk bush, Pencil Bush, Pencil tree, Rubber hedge |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Euphorbia tirucalli has small, lance-shaped foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Use as a barrier plant or hedge. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in sun to partial shade. |
| Maintenance | This plant prefers low levels of water. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Growth rate | Moderately Fast |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , birds , butterflies , insects |
| Interesting info | Tolerates windy conditions |
| Possible problems | Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. |
Euphorbia tirucalli (Finger tree, Milk bush, Pencil Bush, Pencil tree, Rubber hedge)
- Botanical name: Euphorbia tirucalli
- Common name(s): Finger tree, Milk bush, Pencil Bush, Pencil tree, Rubber hedge
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
This shrub or small tree has small lance-shaped foliage with inconspicuous, yellow flowers in Spring to Summer. This drought tolerant plant prefers a sunny position.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: yoo-FOR-bee-uh tee-roo-KAL-ee
Euphorbia tirucalli requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February August September October November December
This plant bears inconspicuous, yellow flowers in Spring to Summer.
Euphorbia tirucalli has small, lance-shaped foliage.
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