Croton insularis
SILVER CROTON, WHITE CROTON
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
12m

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Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring, mid winterlate winter

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath; bronze new leaves
 
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Croton insularis
SILVER CROTON, WHITE CROTON
Euphorbiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
12m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring, mid winterlate winter

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath; bronze new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, coppice, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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