Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton scheffleri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Fresh seeds show better germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI