Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Copperleaf
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Copperleaf
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
copperleaf
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Copperleaf
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Hardy Red
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Copperleaf season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.