Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Africa
Types
-
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Beech tarcrust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Copper Beech
Elephant Bush
In German
Copper Beech
Elephant Bush
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Copper Beech
elefante Bush
In Greek
Copper Beech
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Czerwony buk
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Copper Beech
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Copper Beech and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Copper Beech and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Beech and Elephant Bush
Care of Copper Beech and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.