Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beech tarcrust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Kale
In Hindi
Copper Beech
गोभी
In German
Copper Beech
Grünkohl
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Copper Beech
Col rizada
In Greek
Copper Beech
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
Couve
In Polish
Czerwony buk
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Copper Beech
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Kale
Season and care of Copper Beech and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Beech and Kale Physical Information
Copper Beech and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Kale are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copper Beech and Kale
Care of Copper Beech and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.