Hawaiian Plant Guide
Croton
Learn about croton, a colorful tropical shrub with bold red, yellow, orange, purple and green leaves. In Hawaii, crotons brighten yards, hedges, borders and resort landscapes with vivid foliage.
Croton Overview
Croton plants are known for being robust, dependable shrubbery. The leaves of this plant have a variety of colors, such as orange, red, purple and yellow with spotted and streaked patterns. The green-leaf croton is native to Fiji and other islands west of Australia. In Hawaii, the colored-leaf varieties are the most commonly seen yard plants. They can grow up to 12 feet (3.7 m) tall and are often trimmed as hedges.
