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Pencil Tree

Euphorbia Tirucalli

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Overview

The Euphorbia tirucalli, commonly known as Pencil Tree, is a striking succulent reaching up to 6-30 feet tall. Its slender, green cylindrical branches resemble pencils, thus its name. Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, this plant thrives in USDA zones 10-11. When handling, caution is advised as its milky sap can be irritating to skin and eyes. Adds architectural interest to xeriscapes with minimal maintenance.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–10
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Adds architectural interest to xeriscapes with minimal maintenance

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Photos (116)

Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — commonly referred to as the Pencil Tree or Milk Bush; drought-tolerant and sun-loving, this plant thrives in, image 96
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Native to semi-arid tropical climates; offering flexibility within your design scheme, image 98
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — this succulent is characterized by its smooth; commonly referred to as the Pencil Tree or Milk Bush, image 99
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Adds architectural interest to xeriscapes with minimal maintenance; its tolerance for drought makes it a, image 95
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — the Pencil Tree offers an exotic look with minimal upkeep; dry regions as it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9, image 105
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Its adaptability also allows it to be presented as a potted feature; the Euphorbia tirucalli, commonly known as, image 106
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — shrub / succulent / tree for full; the Pencil Tree offers an exotic look with minimal upkeep, image 108
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — The Pencil Tree prefers a full sun exposure, which enhances the photosynthetic process in its slender stalks, image 103
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — offering flexibility within your design scheme; native to semi-arid tropical climates, image 107
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Its tolerance for drought makes it a sustainable choice; adds architectural interest to xeriscapes with minimal, image 104
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — dry regions as it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11; this succulent is characterized by its smooth, image 102
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — it's crucial to recognize the suitability of this plant for warm; its slender, green cylindrical branches, image 101
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Adds architectural interest to xeriscapes with minimal maintenance; its tolerance for drought makes it a, image 113
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, this plant thrives in USDA zones 10-11; shrub / succulent / tree for full, image 111
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Its slender, green cylindrical branches resemble pencils, thus its name; it's crucial to recognize the, image 110
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — The Euphorbia tirucalli, commonly known as Pencil Tree, is a striking succulent reaching up to 6-30 feet tall, image 109
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — commonly referred to as the Pencil Tree or Milk Bush; drought-tolerant and sun-loving, this plant thrives in, image 114
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — When handling, caution is advised as its milky sap can be irritating to skin and eyes; architecturally unique, image 112
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — architecturally unique element in any landscape design; pencil-like branches that grow with a vibrant green hue, image 115
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Native to semi-arid tropical climates; offering flexibility within your design scheme, image 116

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