Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton michaelii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellowish

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, some insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone Texas Hill Country environments; likely resprouts from crown after fire disturbance.