Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton dissectistipulatus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown following fire or top damage, typical of xeric Euphorbiaceae shrubs in fire-prone Texas habitats.