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Pencil Tree, Pencilbush, Milkbush
Tipu Tree, Rosewood
Pencil Tree, Pencilbush, Milkbush

Common name:Pencil Tree, Pencilbush, Milkbush
Botanical name:Euphorbia tirucalli

In frost free areas, Euphorbia can become a 30' tree but in colder areas, it is often knocked back by frost. It can be single or multiple trunked. It has green cylindrical branches that are about the diameter of a pencil. Leaves are not usually present. Some people are allergic to the sap. It is tolerant of salt, full sun, part shade and quite drought resistant. It is a great accent plant for a container. This form has light green branches if in full sun.

Tipu Tree, Rosewood

Common name:Tipu Tree, Rosewood
Botanical name:Tipuana tipu

This single or multi-trunked tree will grow 25'-50' high and has swaying, light green leaves with yellow blooms. It does well in dry soil and full sun.

Designer: City of Los Angeles

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.