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Euphorbia berthelotii

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Euphorbia berthelotii plant details

Euphorbia berthelotii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia berthelotii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia berthelotii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Endemic to the Canary Islands, this large Euphorbia makes a stocky shrub about 5’ tall. The stems are reddish grey & the foliage is blue-green. The flowers are chartreuse and contrast nicely with the foliage. It is overall a very tropical looking plant but can get by on low water. Has a milky sap so deer will not touch this plant.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia berthelotii plant

How to Grow Euphorbia berthelotii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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