Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire' |
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Sticks on Fire Pencil Tree |
Description
In frost free areas, Euphorbia can become a 30' tree but in colder areas, it is often knocked back by frost. It can be single or multiple trunked. It has green cylindrical branches that are about the diameter of a pencil. Leaves are not usually present.Some people are allergic to the sap. It is tolerant of salt, full sun, part shade and quite drought resistant. It is a great accent plant for a container. This form has yellow or orange branches if in full sun.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Rockery, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusualfoliage, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Shrub Border, Patio, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
