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| Croton alabamensis - Alabama Croton |
| Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Croton alabamensis |
| Common Name |
Alabama Croton |
| Size |
4 - 7' tall by 6 - 10' spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 6 - 8 |
| Culture |
Prefers moist, well-drained, organic soils; part shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Bright orange fall color, yellow flowers in early spring. |
| Landscape Use |
For naturalizing shrub borders in the Southeast. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are alternate, simple, semi-evergreen, elliptical, 2-4" long, smell like apples when crushed. |
| Notable Cultivars |
none |
| Campus Location |
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