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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Central United States, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash

Number of Varieties

865
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-134-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-4

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,500.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm100.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
-

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
FRAXINUS quadrangulata

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Blue Ash

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Blue Ash plant

In German

Devil's Backbone
Blue Ash Pflanze

In French

Backbone du Diable
usine Blue Ash

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
planta de Blue Ash

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
φυτό Blue Ash

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
planta Blue Ash

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Blue Ash roślin

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Blue Ash herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Scrophulariales

Family

Crassulaceae
Oleaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Fraxinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Oleeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200065
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Blue Ash

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Blue Ash

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