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Bush Croton

Croton fruticulosus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Red-banded Hairstreak, Goatweed Leafwing, Tropical Leafwing, Citrus Gem 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Ground Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Pelitropis rotulata 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Gray Hairstreak 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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