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About Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple


About Fireglow Maple and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Melanesia   
Eastern Asia   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
6-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
8-2   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper   
Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Red, Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Burgundy, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Burgundy, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform   
Maple shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   
Fungal Diseases   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   
Sore Eyes   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs   
Bark, Sap   

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments   

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   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'   

Common Name
Copperleaf   
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple   

In Hindi
Copperleaf   
Fireglow मेपल   

In German
Copperleaf   
Fireglow Maple   

In French
Copperleaf   
fireglow Maple   

In Spanish
copperleaf   
Fireglow arce   

In Greek
Copperleaf   
Fireglow Maple   

In Portuguese
Copperleaf   
Fireglow bordo   

In Polish
CopperLeaf   
fireglow Klon   

In Latin
Copperleaf   
Viridis Maple   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Euphorbiales   
Sapindales   

Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Aceraceae   

Genus
Acalypha   
Acer   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Acalypheae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae   
Amaryllidoideae   

Number of Species
462   
34
128   
99+

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Properties of Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple

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

Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple Physical Information

Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple

Care of Copperleaf and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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