Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Copperleaf
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
Copperleaf
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Copperleaf
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
copperleaf
In Greek
American λωτός
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Copperleaf
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ebenaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American persimmon and Copperleaf
Season and care of American persimmon and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
American persimmon and Copperleaf Physical Information
American persimmon and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Copperleaf are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of American persimmon and Copperleaf
Care of American persimmon and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.