Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
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Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Light 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, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Reniform
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
ACER negundo
Common Name
Copperleaf
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Boxelder tree
In German
Copperleaf
Boxelder Baum
In French
Copperleaf
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
copperleaf
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Copperleaf
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Copperleaf
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Boxelder
Season and care of Copperleaf and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Boxelder Physical Information
Copperleaf and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Boxelder 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
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Copperleaf and Boxelder
Care of Copperleaf and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.