Euphorbia amygdaloides
wood spurge
A bushy, evergreen perennial with reddish green stems and matt green leaves, which can be reddish benneath and become darker in the winter. Yellow clusters of flowers in spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green Red | Green Red |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
See Euphorbia for further adviceGrow in moist, humus rich soil in light dappled shade.
Propagation
Divide in spring, basal cuttings in early summer, sow seeds.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Remove stems imediatley after flowering to encourage new basal growth.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to botrytis (grey mould)
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