Naboom, Candelabra Tree
Scientific Name: Euphorbia ingens Pax
Synonym: Euphorbia candelabrum
Family: Euphorbiaceae
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 28°F (-2°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa (Mpumalanga), Swaziland
Growth Habits: Succulent tree, fast growing up to 50 feet tall (15 m)
Watering Needs: Moderate water
The Euphorbia ingens is used as timber in some parts of Mpumalanga (Transvaal was the previous name). Its sap is more poisonous than the average Euphorbia.
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