Euphorbia spinosa
Spiny spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. spinosa - E. spinosa is a mound-forming, evergreen perennial with thorny mature stems, ovate to broadly lance-shaped, blue- to grey-green leaves and, in summer, tiny, bright yellow flowers with yellow to yellow-green bracts.
Euphorbia spinosa is: Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer
Blue-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Grey mould Grey mould
Cut back lightly after flowering.
Division
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Euphorbia spinosa (Spiny spurge) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Euphorbia spinosa
Spiny spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. spinosa - E. spinosa is a mound-forming, evergreen perennial with thorny mature stems, ovate to broadly lance-shaped, blue- to grey-green leaves and, in summer, tiny, bright yellow flowers with yellow to yellow-green bracts.
Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer
Blue-green in All seasons
Cut back lightly after flowering.
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Euphorbia spinosa (Spiny spurge) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Euphorbia spinosa (Spiny spurge)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Euphorbia spinosa (Spiny spurge)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Euphorbia spinosa (Spiny spurge)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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