Can't put my Finger on it ...

[Moose]

Located in Coconut Grove, these lovely crotons are growing beneath a huge Mahagony tree and is very shaded. I think perhaps Van Buren, sometimes Elaine, or I just don't know. I can't put my finger on it. Any ideas?

 

[Moose]

The leaves are way bigger than my two Van Burens. All three plants appear to be the same cultivar but the color patterns are variable because, hey its a croton ...

 

[Moose]

Here are some overall aspect shots. These crotons are over 6 ft tall and spread in excess of 9 ft. My pictures don't due it justice. Its positioned close to the road and really catches the eye as you drive by. Comments ???

 

[Phil Stager]

No idea Moose on a name for these even though I have a few in the yard. You'll have to wait for pics since it's raining at last!

 

[Native son]

Hi Ron, this is very slippery ground for me. That being said I have in several spots a very similar plant I got from the depot years ago A F D 5/7.(just saying)
They have been cut back Nell doesn't like them to grow into the window site line.

 

[koki]

It looks like it might be old enough to qualify as a "Grandfather" croton. Extra large leaves, prone to sport, very drought tolerant.

 

[kwtimo]

I'm thinking the same as Lamar, possibly an AFD 5 or 7. I've seen these get huge even in containers, and they can be quite variable.

 

[Kipjanet]

Located in Coconut Grove, these lovely crotons are growing beneath a huge Mahagony tree and is very shaded. I think perhaps Van Buren, sometimes Elaine, or I just don't know. I can't put my finger on it. Any ideas?

Where did you see this croton? If you get a chance I found some great croton watching in the neighborhoods borders with Douglas Rd to the west, Hibiscus St to the east, the avenues of Avocado, Loquat, Palmetto, Royal Palm & Poinciana Aves. Great old neighborhood with mature crotons.

If you do go, please look at a croton located at 3438 Douglas Rd, old white frame house with blue trim, red croton located at NE corner of the house. Next to Elementary School.

Thanks, Kip

 

[Jeff Searle]

Ron,

I would say neither, especially Elaine.

 

[Moose]

Hmmm, this is the only plant I have that looks close IMO.

This plant was taken as a cutting from Dr. B. Frank Brown's garden and has yet to have an ID