Botanical Name: Euphorbia cotinifolia
Common Name: Carribean Copper Plant
Type of Plant: Dicot: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape shrubby tree with loose structure, large coarse foliage and vivid purple colored foliage
Height 10-15'
Spread 10-15'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun – prefers a warm, frost-free area
Soil prefers well-drained soils
Hardiness tender; zones 21-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves usually whorled - ovate to orbicular 3-5" long on long petioles - wine red to purple to brownish-green
Flowers tiny flowers in axillary umbels
Fruit small oblong fruit
 
Propagation:
seed, soft wood cuttings
 
Usage:
accent tree for brightly colored foliage, dramatic form – good in tropical areas, raised planters, warm protected spots in containers
 
Landscape Care:
Watering average water – tolerates occasional drought
Fertilizing slow-release at planting
Pruning head back to remove dead wood from frost damage
Pests/Diseases sap is very poisonous
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Mexico/South America
Family: Euphorbiaceae

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