Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
California
Types
-
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Copperleaf
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Toyon
In German
Copperleaf
Toyon
In French
Copperleaf
Toyon
In Spanish
copperleaf
Toyon
In Greek
Copperleaf
Toyon
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Toyon
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Toyon
In Latin
Copperleaf
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Toyon
Season and care of Copperleaf and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Toyon Physical Information
Copperleaf and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Toyon 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
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Toyon
Care of Copperleaf and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.