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Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree

A succulent shrub that forms an upright bush. Pencil-like stems carry tiny, inconspicuous leaves. Stems are bright coral-red to yellow-orange to golden-green. Non-showy flowers. Toxic to dogs, cats, other animals, and humans. All plant parts contain a caustic, milky sap that is known to cause burns and welts.

Low waterFull Sun4 - 8 feet H x 3 - 5 feet WOrange County delivery

Plant Information

Botanical name

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire', 'Firesticks'

Water needs

Low, Moderate

Light needs

Full Sun

Mature height

4 - 8 feet

Mature width

3 - 5 feet

USDA zone

Zones 10 - 11

Size & final look

5 gal

Balanced impact

Visible sooner without jumping to specimen pricing

15 gal

Balanced impact

Visible sooner without jumping to specimen pricing

1 gal

Starter size

Best for budget planting and massing

Mature size: 4 - 8 feet x 3 - 5 feet.

Spacing guide: 2-3 ft apart for a fuller planting.

For privacy lines, slopes or HOA-facing front yards, choose planting with care so our crew can confirm layout before installation.

Planting & 3-Month Care

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Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree

Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree

Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree

Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree

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Sticks on Fire Milkbush, Red Pencil Tree

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