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Crotonhumilis

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Croton (KROH-tun)

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Species

humilis (HEW-mil-is)

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Synonym

Croton ardicola

Croton berlandieri

Croton salvifolius

Oxydectes berlandieri

Oxydectes humilis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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TamiMcNally

Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | neutral

FL - endangered

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