Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton costatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-maintained prairies and glades; tolerates periodic burning and may benefit from reduced competition in post-fire environments.