Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
Japan
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
3-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
6-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Dark Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
  
Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
  
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, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
Abies Veitchii
  
Common Name
Copperleaf
  
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Hindi
Copperleaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In German
Copperleaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In French
Copperleaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Spanish
copperleaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Greek
Copperleaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Polish
CopperLeaf
  
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
In Latin
Copperleaf
  
S Veitch abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Pinophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Acalypha
  
Abies
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Acalypheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir 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
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Copperleaf and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.