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Euphorbiatetragona

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Species

tetragona (tet-ra-GON-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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