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Bush croton

Croton fruticulosus

Bush croton
Photo: (c) Tyler Cannon, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Bush croton

Bush croton is a native shrub that brings real charm to any garden. Birds and other wildlife absolutely love it for shelter and food. The plant puts on a lovely show with its colorful foliage that changes with the seasons, giving your yard visual interest year-round. It's one of those plants that earns its spot by being both beautiful and helpful to the creatures you want around.

Growing bush croton is straightforward. Since it's a perennial shrub, it comes back reliably each year once established. Plant it where it gets good sunlight and let nature mostly take care of itself. Like most native plants, it's adapted to local conditions, so it won't demand much fussing from you. You'll enjoy watching it thrive with minimal effort.

Native to 3 states