Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
North America
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Chokecherry
In German
Kroton
Chokecherry
In French
Croton
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Chokecherry
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
cróton
Chokecherry
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Chokecherry
In Latin
Planta Croton
chokecherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Crotoneae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Croton and Chokecherry
Season and care of Croton and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Chokecherry Physical Information
Croton and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Chokecherry are as follows:
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Croton and Chokecherry
Care of Croton and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.