Euphorbia cotinifolia

Euphorbia cotinifolia

Caribbean Copper Tree

This is a deciduous tropical shrub that will grow to 15 feet tall and can be trained as a small tree. The flexible purplish stems hold coppery-purple thin-fleshy broad leaves and a shiny smooth bark. Loose flower clusters have small white to pale yellow bracts in the spring. As this plant is not frost tolerant, it should only be planted outdoors in areas that are protected from frost. It does its best in sun with moderate water and good drainage.