Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)

Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as Croton, is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant, multi-coloured foliage. Featuring striking combinations of green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple, Croton adds bold colour and texture to tropical landscapes throughout the year. Its wide variety of leaf shapes and colours makes it one of the most popular foliage plants for residential, commercial, and public landscaping.

With its dense growth habit and excellent tolerance to pruning, Croton is suitable for use as a colourful hedge, border, feature shrub, or container specimen. It thrives in warm, humid climates and develops its best foliage colour when grown under bright sunlight.

Key Features

• Vibrant variegated foliage in shades of green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple
• Evergreen ornamental shrub with year-round visual appeal
• Available in a wide range of leaf shapes, sizes, and colour patterns
• Dense, compact growth suitable for hedges and screening
• Excellent for creating colourful landscape accents
• Tolerates regular pruning and shaping
• Well adapted to tropical and subtropical climates

Landscape Applications

• Residential gardens
• Commercial and office landscapes
• Hotels and resort developments
• Parks and public green spaces
• Landscape borders and hedges
• Feature planting
• Tropical-themed gardens
• Large pots and decorative containers

Specifications

Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum
Common Name: Croton, Garden Croton
Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub
Mature Height: 1–3 m (depending on variety and pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in bright sunlight)
Water Requirement: Moderate
Maintenance: Low to Moderate

Codiaeum variegatum is an outstanding choice for landscape projects requiring bold foliage colour, tropical character, and year-round visual impact. We supply healthy, well-established specimens suitable for residential gardens, commercial developments, parks, resorts, and professional landscape projects.