Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Shrub
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Number of Varieties
12002
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40000
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Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-156-8
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
90.00 cm90.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
30.00 cm90.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Red
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lance shaped
Thorns
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✘
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✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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✔
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Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Strawberry Bush
In German
Kroton
Strawberry Bush
In French
Croton
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Croton Planta
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
cróton
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Planta Croton
Classic Bush
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
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Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Celastrales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Croton
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Crotoneae
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Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
6512
1
27800
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