Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Melanesia
Types
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Valley, wooded grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELTOPHORUM africanum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Black Wattle Tree
Copperleaf
In German
Schwarz Akazie Baum
Copperleaf
In French
Noir Arbre Wattle
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Negro del árbol del zarzo
copperleaf
In Greek
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Árvore da acácia negra
Copperleaf
In Polish
Czarne Drzewo akacji
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Niger Wattle ligno
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Peltophorum
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Black Wattle and Copperleaf
Season and care of Black Wattle and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Black Wattle and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Wattle season is Spring and Summer and Copperleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Wattle and Copperleaf Physical Information
Black Wattle and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Wattle and Copperleaf are as follows:
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray 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 Black Wattle and Copperleaf
Care of Black Wattle and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Wattle 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.