Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Reniform
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Copperleaf
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Copperleaf
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Copperleaf
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Copperleaf
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
copperleaf
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Copperleaf
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
castanea americana
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Copperleaf
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and American Chestnut
Season and care of Copperleaf and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and American Chestnut Physical Information
Copperleaf and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and American Chestnut are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and American Chestnut
Care of Copperleaf and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.