Spurge
(Euphorbia myrsinites)

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Euphorbia myrsinites

Evergreen tree whose stems are encolsed in the leaves. Leaves are pointed and are obovate to rounded in shape. The colouring of these leaves is blue-grey, and they are about 5-10cm long. Flowers are borne in spring and these are bright green/yellow. Euphorbia myrsinites is a very small plant, growing to about 10cm tall and 30cm wide.

Type
Exotic
Container
One
Size
Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
Zones
Moist temperate with warm summers
Soils
Sandy, Loam, Clay
Tolerances
Wind
Regions
Central Highlands Garden, Habitat plants
Shade levels
Full sun
Flowering seasons
Spring
Colours
Yellow, Green, Blue
Gardens
Backyard Garden, Mediterranean Garden