Scientific Name
Croton alabamensis
Common Name
Alabama croton
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8
Habit: Semi-evergreen to deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Partial shade to shade; moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Open, floppy habit
Flower/Fruit: Yellow-green flowers in spring on 1 to 1.5" raceme; drupe
Foliage: Alternate, simple apple-green leaves; 2 to 4" long; silvery below; oldest leaves turn brilliant orange in fall
Comments: Crushed leaves have a banana-apple fragrance
Cultivars: --
   

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