Croton alabamensis var. texensis is a multi-stemmed, monoecious shrub typically less than 3 m in height at maturity. Stems are covered in thin grey bark. The indumentum consists of unpigmented silver scales and pigmented copper-colored scales. New stems, petioles, leaf undersides, inflorescences, and floral parts have a coppery sheen because pigmented scales are present. The plant is able to reproduce asexually through layering, eventually forming clonal colonies. Plants are fire-tolerant and will resprout vigorously following fire.
