Sandbox Tree (Hura Polyandra) is a perennial tree in the Euphorbiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Hura polyandra is a large tropical tree species native to Latin America, known for its spiny trunk and toxic latex.
Sandbox Tree
Hura Polyandra
Hura polyandra is a large tropical tree species native to Latin America, known for its spiny trunk and toxic latex.
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