Euphorbia candelabrum (Candelabra-tree)
Candelabra tree is a bold architectural plant for xeriscape landscapes. Reaching tree size this succulent plant is originated from South Africa. The plant grows needle like barbs or thorns . Yellow small flowers appear at the end of each stems by and of the winter time. Needs full sun and dry soil.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Pronunciation: yoo-FOR-bee-uh
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Plant type: Cactus / Succulent
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Origin: South Africa
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Heat Zones: 10 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
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Uses: Specimen, Mass Planting, Indoor, Container, Reclamation
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Upright
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Open
Canopy Texture: Coarse
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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Notes
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Thorny plant.
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By Javier martin (Own work) [Public domain or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Medium
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Yellow
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
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Fruit
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By Javier martin (Own work) [Public domain or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Frank Vincentz (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Surface Rooting: Yes
Life Span: 25-50 years
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Cutting