| Croton Leaf Shape: | Semi-oak leaf |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 3-10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: New leaves are green with wide yellow veins, older leaves have high variegations of red, yellow, burgundy, pink and green. |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other: yellowish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: Seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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