Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton pungens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fires in prairie ecosystems; resprouts from rootstock after fire disturbance.