Croton corylifolius
Croton corylifolius
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard.,Gray, Asa, Grisebach, A. Wright, Charles,,Stephenson, John, 1790-1864 Churchill, James Morss, 1796?-1863 University of Glasgow. Library,Mazé, H. (Hippolyte), 1818-1892,Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh,Maz, H. (Hippolyte), 1818-1892
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Croton
- Species:
- Croton corylifolius
- USDA Symbol:
- CRCO40
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rootstock following fire; common in fire-maintained scrub communities.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny locations