Copperleaf

Cornelian Cherry

About Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry

Copperleaf

Cornelian Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Melanesia

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

122

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Brushlands, Deciduous forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

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

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Yellow, Purple, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

Compost, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers, Fruits, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

CORNUS mas

Common Name

Copperleaf

Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry

In Hindi

Copperleaf

cornelian चेरी

In German

Copperleaf

Kornelkirsche

In French

Copperleaf

cornouiller

In Spanish

copperleaf

cereza de cornalina

In Greek

Copperleaf

κορνεόλη κεράσι

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

cereja de cornalina

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Krwawnik Cherry

In Latin

Copperleaf

Krwawnik Cherry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Cornales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Cornaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

46245

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry

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

Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information

Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry 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
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry

Care of Copperleaf and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.