| Croton Leaf Shape: | Recurved leaf |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Glaucous Deciduous Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood Other |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Topiary |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Pollution |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous: sedSe Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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