Lee County · USDA Zone 10a
Crotons in Lehigh Acres, FL
The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
About Crotons
The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and crotons require a minimum of Zone 10a. Crotons can grow in Lehigh Acres, but you're at the edge of their comfort zone. We recommend planting in a sheltered spot and providing frost protection during rare cold events.
Growing Crotons in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres sits slightly inland from the coast, with less salt exposure than Cape Coral. This opens up a wider range of plant options while still enjoying SW Florida's tropical Zone 10 climate.
We plant crotons across Lehigh Acres, including these neighborhoods:
Croton Prices Delivered to Lehigh Acres
Straight from our current catalog (20-35 minutes from our nursery). Delivered is the plant dropped at your property, delivery fee by zone plus sales tax. Delivered and planted is our crew planting it, no sales tax. Delivery is included in the planted price in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers and Pine Island. Planted orders carry a trip charge elsewhere: $100 in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and the beaches, $200 in Estero and Bonita Springs, $350 in Naples, Marco Island and Charlotte County, quoted by county from Sarasota to Tampa Bay.
| Size | Delivered | Delivered & planted |
|---|---|---|
| Croton Banana, 3 Gallon | $13 | $25 |
| Croton Banana, 7 Gallon | $35 | $75 |
| Croton Gold Dust, 3 Gallon | $13 | $25 |
| Croton Gold Dust, 7 Gallon | $35 | $75 |
Popular Croton Varieties for Lehigh Acres
Croton Delivery & Installation in Lehigh Acres
We deliver and install crotons throughout Lehigh Acres and Lee County. We deliver throughout Lehigh Acres. Call (239) 799-5594 or order online for next-available delivery.
Frequently Asked: Crotons in Lehigh Acres
Do crotons grow well in Lehigh Acres, FL?+
Yes. Lehigh Acres is in USDA Zone 10a, and crotons need a minimum of Zone 10a. The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
How much does it cost to install a croton in Lehigh Acres?+
Our catalog prices for crotons run $13 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $75 delivered and planted for the largest, plus the trip charge outside Cape Coral. Send your list and ZIP for a written price by text, or call (239) 799-5594.
What are the best croton varieties for Lehigh Acres?+
The most-planted varieties in Lehigh Acres include Mammy Croton, Petra Croton, Gold Dust Croton. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver crotons to Lehigh Acres, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, crotons throughout Lehigh Acres and Lee County. Stock plants usually go out in 2 to 3 business days, field-grown palms in 7 to 10 days. $500 minimum per order.
When is the best time to plant crotons in Lehigh Acres?+
In Lehigh Acres, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Crotons can be planted year-round in Zone 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.