Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Melanesia
Types
No known varieties available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Round
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Bearberry
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Bearberry
Copperleaf
In German
Bärentraube
Copperleaf
In French
bearberry
Copperleaf
In Spanish
gayuba
copperleaf
In Greek
κουμαριά
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
bearberry
Copperleaf
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
CopperLeaf
In Latin
bearberry
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Bearberry and Copperleaf
Season and care of Bearberry and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearberry and Copperleaf Physical Information
Bearberry and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Copperleaf are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark 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 Bearberry and Copperleaf
Care of Bearberry and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearberry 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.