Lee County · USDA Zone 10a
Crotons in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers
Fort Myers is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and crotons require a minimum of Zone 10a. Crotons can grow in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers
Fort Myers shares Cape Coral's Zone 10 climate but with slightly less salt exposure away from the coast. The broader range of microclimates in Fort Myers allows for a wider variety of tropical plants.
We plant crotons across Fort Myers, including these neighborhoods:
Croton Prices Delivered to Fort Myers
Straight from our current catalog (15-25 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 Fort Myers
Croton Delivery & Installation in Fort Myers
We deliver and install crotons throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. We serve all Fort Myers zip codes including 33901, 33907, 33908, 33912, 33919. Call (239) 799-5594 for delivery scheduling.
Frequently Asked: Crotons in Fort Myers
Do crotons grow well in Fort Myers, FL?+
Yes. Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers?+
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 Fort Myers?+
The most-planted varieties in Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, crotons throughout Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers?+
In Fort Myers, 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.