Transvaal Candelabra Tree, Lesser Candelabra Tree
Scientific Name: Euphorbia cooperi NE Br. ex Berger
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia cooperi at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Origin: Tropical and southern Africa
Growth Habits: Small succulent tree, up to 20 feet tall (6 m)
The straight, tall, bare trunk and top branches form a candelabra shape The branches form a string of heart-shaped segments.
Blooming Habits:
Euphorbia cooperi has yellow cyathias are arranged in 3 parallel rows, with the male flowers in the center row, and the bisexual flowers on the outside.
Fruiting Habits:
The large fruit are red when ripening. When ripe, they burst open, flinging individual seeds several meters away.
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