Croton lachnocarpus (Hairyfruit Croton)

Croton lachnocarpus with light green buds and white flowers in close up view
Croton lachnocarpus with developing round fruit clusters and small white spring flowers.

Botanical name: Croton lachnocarpus

Common name: Hairyfruit Croton

Family: Euphorbiaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryIrritating plant

Shrubs 3 to 10 ft tall; annual branches, young leaves, inflorescences and fruits equally with densely stellate pubescences, older branches subglabrous.

Similar plants: Croton lachnocarpus (Hairyfruit Croton)


Croton lachnocarpus green leaves on branch close up with small round fruit


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