Euphorbia cotinifolia (Smoketree Spurge)


Botanical Information

FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusEuphorbia
Speciescotinifolia
CategoryAnnuals, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 - 5 m
Spread3 - 5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeA large tropical plant often used in mixed planters or as an individual pot specimen in the garden.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionThis plant has purplish - red leaves with the colour being retained through the entire growing season.
Flower DescriptionThis plant produces small white flowers in mid summer.

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