Copperleaf

River Birch

About Copperleaf and River Birch

Copperleaf

River Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Melanesia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Number of Varieties

123

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

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, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Asthma

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

Erosion control, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Whole plant

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

BETULA nigra

Common Name

Copperleaf

River Birch

In Hindi

Copperleaf

River Birch

In German

Copperleaf

Fluss Birch

In French

Copperleaf

Birch river

In Spanish

copperleaf

river Birch

In Greek

Copperleaf

ποταμός Birch

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

river Birch

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Rzeka Birch

In Latin

Copperleaf

Betula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Fagales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

4623

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and River Birch

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and River Birch

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

Copperleaf and River Birch Physical Information

Copperleaf and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and River Birch 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
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Copperleaf and River Birch

Care of Copperleaf and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.