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Euphorbia excelsa
Tree Euphorbia
Euphorbia excelsa is one of the tree euphorbias of southeastern Africa, building a rounded candelabra crown of four-angled to five-angled succulent branches on a single woody trunk. It carries no leaves for most of the year, so the plant reads as pure green architecture against the sky.
It belongs in hot dry landscapes as a specimen: arid gardens, gravel courtyards and the kind of exposed frontage where nothing else of that scale will hold.
Specifications
- Height8 to 15 metres
- Width4 to 6 metres
- Native toSoutheastern Africa, in Zimbabwe and Mozambique
- FoliageEffectively leafless; four-angled to five-angled succulent green branches carry the photosynthesis
- Growth rateSlow to moderate
Conditions
- SoilRequires sharply drained gravelly or rocky soils
- LightFull sun
- WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in hot dry subtropical and semi-arid regions and is frost-sensitive
Additional Features
- FormCandelabra crown of succulent branches on a single stout trunk
- UsesIdeal for arid feature planting, xeriscape schemes and architectural accents in hot dry landscapes
- SpacingPlant 4 to 6 metres apart so each crown reads separately
- Low MaintenanceRequires no routine pruning; remove damaged branches only
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free where drainage is sharp
- Drought ToleranceHolds condition through extended rainless periods
- ToxicityThe milky latex is highly caustic and can injure eyes and skin; handle with protection
The Tree Euphorbia is a sculptural specimen for hot dry ground, and it wants nothing more than drainage and sun.
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Prepared 09 September 2026