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Candelabra Tree

Euphorbia Ingens

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Overview

The Euphorbia ingens, or Candelabra Tree, is a striking succulent renowned for its upright, branching structure resembling a candelabrum. Indigenous to South Africa, it reaches heights of 30-40 feet with branches spanning 1-1.5 feet in diameter. Suited for arid climates, it bears small yellow flowers. Use caution: its milky sap can be toxic. Ideal as a focal point in xeriscapes, ensure ample space to accommodate its grand silhouette.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type Succulent
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Indigenous to South Africa, it reaches heights of 30-40 feet with branches spanning 1-1.5 feet in diameter, image 99

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — commonly referred to as the Candelabra Tree; needing only occasional watering during prolonged dry spells
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Native to the dry regions of southern Africa; use caution: its milky sap can be toxic, image 80
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Use caution: its milky sap can be toxic; native to the dry regions of southern Africa, image 101
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — With its bold silhouette and low water needs
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — succulent for full
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — it is crucial to allocate ample space within the design to accommodate its mature dimensions; making it a, image 91
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — is a striking succulent renowned for its upright; suited for arid climates, it bears small yellow flowers
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — the Candelabra Tree can reach up to 30 to 40 feet; branching structure resembling a candelabrum
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Indigenous to South Africa, it reaches heights of 30-40 feet with branches spanning 1-1.5 feet in diameter; due to its
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — typically numbering between 4 and 12; throughout spring to early summer, image 109
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Suited for arid climates, it bears small yellow flowers; is a striking succulent renowned for its upright, image 76
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — branching structure resembling a candelabrum; the Candelabra Tree can reach up to 30 to 40 feet, image 50
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Due to its potential growth size
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — bear a strong resemblance to the spire-like arms of a candelabra; with its bold silhouette and low water needs, image 86
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — Due to its potential growth size; indigenous to South Africa, it reaches heights of 30-40 feet with branches, image 66
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — bear a strong resemblance to the spire-like arms of a candelabra; with its bold silhouette and low water needs, image 110
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — maintain a distance from walkways and sitting areas; the Euphorbia ingens produces small yellowish-green, image 92
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — commonly referred to as the Candelabra Tree
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — is a striking succulent renowned for its upright; suited for arid climates, it bears small yellow flowers, image 49
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — maintain a distance from walkways and sitting areas; the Euphorbia ingens produces small yellowish-green, image 68
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — typically numbering between 4 and 12; throughout spring to early summer, image 61
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — the Euphorbia ingens requires minimal maintenance once established; succulent for full, image 93
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — it is crucial to allocate ample space within the design to accommodate its mature dimensions; making it a prime candidate
Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia Ingens) — needing only occasional watering during prolonged dry spells; commonly referred to as the Candelabra Tree, image 70
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