Black Locust

Copperleaf

About Black Locust and Copperleaf

Black Locust

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Melanesia

Types

Honey Locust

Number of Varieties

1012

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,066.80 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Crimson, Bronze

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

✔ ✘

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Black Locust Tree

Copperleaf

In German

Schwarz Locust Tree

Copperleaf

In French

Noir Arbre Locust

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de la langosta

copperleaf

In Greek

Μαύρο Locust Tree

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Árvore Locust Preto

Copperleaf

In Polish

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Locusta arbor Niger

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Euphorbiales

Family

Fabaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Robinia

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

25462

1 27800

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Properties of Black Locust and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Copperleaf. Black Locust has thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Black Locust does not have fragrant flowers. Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Locust and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Locust and Copperleaf

Season and care of Black Locust and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Black Locust and Copperleaf Physical Information

Black Locust and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Copperleaf are as follows:

Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
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 Black Locust and Copperleaf

Care of Black Locust and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Black Locust 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.