Ricinus communis

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Castor Bean

 
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Description

This shrub will grow 6-15' tall and 3-6' wide. It has large green leaves that are bronze in the fall and clusters of small white flowers that bloom in the summer. Seeds are poisonous; do not use where young children play.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Annual

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.