This South American native, a particularly gracile form from San Marcos Growers, is a 10-15 ft tree with graceful, schefflera-like leaves that remain only on top of the stem, creating a tropical effect. Sun along the coast to light shade inland with average summer water. Deciduous and top hardy to 25F, mid USDA zone 9, freezing back to the ground. Considered root hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

Euphorbiaceae