CACTUS EUPHORBIA FRUTICOSA

Botanical Name:
Euphorbia fruticosa

Common Names:
Shrubby Spurge, Euphorbia fruticosa

Light Requirements:
Full sun to bright light

Soil Requirements:
Well-drained soils; tolerates rocky, sandy, and poor substrates

Water Needs:
Very low; extremely drought-tolerant once established

Stems / Foliage:
Woody, branching stems with small green leaves and scattered spines; forms a shrubby, sculptural habit

Flowers:
Clusters of small yellow-green cyathia; seasonal bloom adds subtle color and attracts pollinators

Growth Rate:
Slow to moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Euphorbia fruticosa is valued for its shrubby, architectural form and hardy nature, adding texture and structure to xeriscapes, rock gardens, and modern dry landscapes.

Xeriscaping:
An excellent choice for water-wise gardens, thriving in arid, sunny regions with minimal care.

Sculptural Accent Plant:
Its upright branching and unique shape make it an ideal specimen for minimalist and collector gardens.

Benefits:

• Extreme Drought Tolerance: Performs exceptionally well in dry, sunny environments with almost no irrigation.

• Low Maintenance: Hardy, pest-resistant, and long-lived; needs little more than occasional pruning or cleanup.

• Pollinator Support: Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects when in bloom.

• Architectural Form: Provides year-round interest with its structural, woody stems.

• Adaptable: Tolerates heat and light frost, suitable for various dry climates.

Euphorbia fruticosa is a tough, slow-growing succulent shrub that delivers structure and resilience to arid and water-wise landscapes. Its sculptural form and minimal care needs make it an excellent choice for sustainable gardens and plant collections.