Ricinus communis
Castor Bean
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.
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.