California Croton
NameCalifornia Croton
Species NameCroton californicus
Common NameCalifornia Croton
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container TypeNot applicable
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSilvery, densely hairy leaves; small, clustered, pale yellow-green flowers.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of California Croton, a native shrub, not a cultivated bonsai. It is characterized by its distinctive silvery-green, densely hairy leaves and small, light-colored flowers clustered at the branch tips.
