Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Yellow Birch
In German
Kroton
Yellow Birch
In French
Croton
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
cróton
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Kroto roślin
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Planta Croton
Birch flavum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Crotoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Croton and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Croton and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Croton and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Croton and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Yellow Birch 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
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Croton and Yellow Birch
Care of Croton and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.