Red Pencil Tree

Euphorbia tirucalli

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Overview

The Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a striking, low-maintenance succulent boasting vibrant red-tinged green stems. Typically reaching up to 8 feet tall, this drought-resistant plant adds vertical interest with a spread of 1-3 feet. Its pointed growth pattern and minimal leaf drop make it ideal for clean, modern designs. Caution is advised as the sap is an irritant. Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — low-maintenance succulent boasting vibrant red-tinged green stems; typically reaching heights of 6 to 9, image 77

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae

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Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — succulent with red blooms; this plant is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11, and should be protected or brought indoors

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — succulent for full or half; always wear gloves when pruning or handling this plant

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — The Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a striking; this drought-resistant plant adds vertical interest, image 51

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — low-maintenance succulent boasting vibrant red-tinged green stems; typically reaching heights of 6 to 9, image 52

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — Typically reaching up to 8 feet tall; making it an ideal choice for water-efficient landscapes.<br><br>For, image 53

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — typically reaching heights of 6 to 9 feet when grown outdoors in the ground; succulent with red blooms, image 61

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — covered in small leaves and thorns; caution is advised as the sap is an irritant, image 62

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — with a striking red or purple hue that enhances its appeal, image 63

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — it's recommended to place it in a sunny area; visually interesting specimen that can serve as a focal point, image 64

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — This plant is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11, and should be protected or brought indoors in cooler, image 65

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — It requires minimal water; drought-tolerant succulent that brings a vertical presence and a touch of the, image 66

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — in line with typical succulent care; it requires minimal water, image 67

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — making it an ideal choice for water-efficient landscapes.<br><br>For the client; red flowers in the garden, image 68

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — the Red Pencil Tree offers a low-maintenance; its pointed growth pattern and minimal leaf drop make it, image 69

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — visually interesting specimen that can serve as a focal point or can be grouped for a striking; covered in, image 70

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — It's crucial to handle it with care due to its mildly toxic sap and sharp edges; the Red Pencil Tree offers, image 71

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — Always wear gloves when pruning or handling this plant; the Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a, image 72

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — red flowers in the garden; also referred to as the African Milk Tree, image 73

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — succulent with red blooms; this plant is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11, and should be protected or, image 74

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — succulent for full or half; always wear gloves when pruning or handling this plant, image 75

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — The Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia trigona) is a striking; this drought-resistant plant adds vertical interest, image 76

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — Typically reaching up to 8 feet tall; making it an ideal choice for water-efficient landscapes.<br><br>For, image 78

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — this drought-resistant plant adds vertical interest with a spread of 1-3 feet; succulent for full or half, image 79

Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — Its pointed growth pattern and minimal leaf drop make it ideal for clean, modern designs; thrives in full, image 80

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