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    Euphorbia cotinifolia

    Also Known As

    • Caribbean Copper Plant
    • Tropical Smoke Bush
    • Tropical Spurge

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia cotinifolia plant details

    Euphorbia cotinifolia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia cotinifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia cotinifolia

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deep burgundy foliage is borne on an upright to spreading shrub. In summer, small yellow blooms create a bright contrast with the dark foliage. A heat and sun loving tropical which is great as a pool-side container plant or in mixed plantings for the dark foliage contrast.

    By: Almost Eden

    This is a red leafed clone from Mexico that will eventually grow into a small tree in zone 10. However can be grown in containers very nicely where it does not get large. It can be trimmed to encourage fullness.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia cotinifolia plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia cotinifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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