About Copperleaf and Boxelder

Copperleaf

Boxelder

About Boxelder and Copperleaf

What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

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

Not available

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

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-3

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm

99+

2,438.40 cm

Minimum Width

180.00 cm

99+

1,524.00 cm

Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Green, Tan

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

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds, Not Available

Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

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

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Sapindales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Acalypha

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Not Available

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Not Available

Number of Species

462

Not Available

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Properties of Copperleaf and Boxelder

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Boxelder? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Boxelder. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Boxelder doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Boxelder 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 Boxelder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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.