Purple Wood Spurge

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'

$69⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Purple Wood Spurge highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
Growing Zones

9, 6, 7, 8, 5
Mature Height

2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Red/Purple
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-9

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Painterly Broadleaved Evergreen Adds Winter Interest

Nobody has ever described the Purple Wood Spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea') as "the same old, same old." This plant is definitely not a plain Jane. This plant offers any garden a plethora of colors and a striking structure.

The Purple Wood Spurge lives up to its namesake. Its stiff wine-colored stems are covered in reddish-purple and green leaves. These long, narrow leaves retain color in the wintertime, so your garden won't look gray and bare when other plants wither. Even when not in bloom, these dramatic leaves will fill your garden with unmatched hues and excitement. And the leathery nature of these leaves also creates textural contrast in your garden.

The flowers range from chartreuse yellow to bright green. When late spring arrives, you'll surely become enamored with these clustering blossoms. You’ll love the pop of delicious, sophisticated color.

If you want your Purple Wood Spurge to produce the maximum amount of buds and blossoms, make sure you plant it in full sun to bring out the purples and reds in the leaves during the fall and encourage it to produce its spectacular flowers.

Plant this perennial broadleaved evergreen in well-drained medium moisture soil and water it regularly. It would make a great addition to a rock garden or as an edging plant on your garden border. You can even create a visual feast by edging a path with these enchanting plants.

This painter's delight will add excitement to your landscape. Order this knockout today!