Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Aphids
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Copperleaf
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Japanese Privet
In German
Copperleaf
japanische Privet
In French
Copperleaf
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
copperleaf
Privet japonesa
In Greek
Copperleaf
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Copperleaf
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Copperleaf and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Copperleaf and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Japanese Privet 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
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Japanese Privet
Care of Copperleaf and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Privet 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 Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.