Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Copperleaf
Nannyberry
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Nannyberry
In German
Copperleaf
Nannyberry
In French
Copperleaf
alisier
In Spanish
copperleaf
Nannyberry
In Greek
Copperleaf
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Nannyberry
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Nannyberry
In Latin
Copperleaf
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Dipsacales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Nannyberry
Season and care of Copperleaf and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Nannyberry Physical Information
Copperleaf and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Nannyberry 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
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Nannyberry
Care of Copperleaf and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.