	height	3–12ft
	width	3–12ft
	tolerates	Coast, Drought, Heat, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low
	water info	Being from the Canary Islands this plant is perfectly adapted to California, often establishing itself over time and needing little supplemental water along the coast. Protect from excessive winter wet by placing in well-drained soils, on a slope, or in a pot. Does well in sandy or rocky soils. Water this plant infrequently, when the top two inches or so of soil feel dry. Usually this will mean every week or two in dry weather. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every four to six weeks in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. This plant will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. Will survive on rainfall alone in marine-influenced California gardens, dropping its elegant foliage after long rainless stretches, regrowing it during the rainy season.
	hardy to	30F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
	origin	Canary Islands, Morocco, Western Sahara
	california native	No
	sunset zones	13, 16, 17, 21–H2

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Each time this plant blooms it branches with many symmetrical branches. This creates a mesmerizing pattern over time. By thinning out some branches you can create many interesting forms. Take care when pruning, as euphorbias have acrid sap that can cause a skin rash or damage to the eyes (make sure to rinse repeatedly with water if sap gets anywhere near your eyes). This sap also prevents predation from gophers and deer. The sap of this species is less toxic than that of many euphorbias.

Euphorbia balsamifera

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