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Flueggea suffruticosa

Also Known As

Securinega suffruticosa

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Flueggea suffruticosa plant details

Flueggea suffruticosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Flueggea suffruticosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: phyllanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Flueggea suffruticosa

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unusual, shrubby Euphorbia produces erect, 3-4' stems which hold gracefully horizontal branches of tiny, yellow-green flowers. Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Virtually unknown in American gardens, Securinega/Flueggea is a shrub with upright, arching habit and light green, almost chartruese leaves on stems that are wand-like. In mid to late summer, greenhish white blooms appear along the stem and those are followed by green fruit capsules. However, it's not the blooms or the fruit that have particular value! Yes, they're nice BUT it's the foliage and the shape of this plant which can add a graceful look to the garden or landscape. It's also a primary Chinese medicine. Beautiful butter yellow Fall foliage. The only woody member of the Euphorbia family.