Croton – Codiaeum variegatum ‘Piecrust’

General Landscape Uses: Primarily used as a vibrant accent shrub, formal or informal hedge, or in mass plantings to provide year-round color. It also performs exceptionally well as a container plant for patios or bright indoor spaces. Ecological Restoration Notes: As a non-native ornamental species from Southeast Asia, it is not used for ecological restoration. Description: An evergreen shrub featuring elongated, elliptical leaves. The foliage is variegated with splashes of yellow, orange, and red over a deep green base, characterized by its distinct ruffled “piecrust” edges. Dimensions: Height 3 – 6 ft; Spread 2 – 4 ft. Growth Rate: Moderate Native Range: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia Native Habitats: Tropical forests and open scrublands Soils: Well-drained Nutritional Requirements: Moderate Salt Water Tolerance: Low Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance: Moderate Light Requirements: Full to part sun Flower Color: White Flower Characteristics: Tiny star-shaped flowers produced on long, drooping racemes Flowering Season: Spring to summer Fruit: Small, inconspicuous capsules Wildlife and Ecology: Provides cover for small garden animals and lizards. It is not a significant nectar source for pollinators. Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, air layering Comments: