Copperleaf

American persimmon

About Copperleaf and American persimmon

Copperleaf

American persimmon

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Melanesia

China

Types

Number of Varieties

1230

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

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, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Bark, Fruits, Wood

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Diospyros virginiana

Common Name

Copperleaf

American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon

In Hindi

Copperleaf

अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा

In German

Copperleaf

amerikanische persimmon

In French

Copperleaf

Diospyros virginiana

In Spanish

copperleaf

Diospyros virginiana

In Greek

Copperleaf

American λωτός

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Caqui americano

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Amerykański persimmon

In Latin

Copperleaf

Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Ericales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Diospyros

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

46260

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and American persimmon

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and American persimmon? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and American persimmon. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and American persimmon doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and American persimmon has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and American persimmon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and American persimmon

Season and care of Copperleaf and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American persimmon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.

Copperleaf and American persimmon Physical Information

Copperleaf and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and American persimmon 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 persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and American persimmon

Care of Copperleaf and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon pruning is done 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 persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.