Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Copperleaf
In Hindi
boxberry
Copperleaf
In German
boxberry
Copperleaf
In French
boxberry
Copperleaf
In Spanish
boxberry
copperleaf
In Greek
boxberry
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
boxberry
Copperleaf
In Polish
boxberry
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Burning
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Copperleaf
Season and care of Boxberry and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Copperleaf Physical Information
Boxberry and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Copperleaf are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and 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 Boxberry and Copperleaf
Care of Boxberry and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry 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.