Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Japanese Privet
Copperleaf
In German
japanische Privet
Copperleaf
In French
Privet japonaise
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Privet japonesa
copperleaf
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Privet
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Privet Xapanese
Copperleaf
In Polish
Xapanese Privet
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Japanese Privet
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Oleaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Privet and Copperleaf
Season and care of Japanese Privet and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Privet and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Privet and Copperleaf Physical Information
Japanese Privet and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Privet and Copperleaf are as follows:
Japanese Privet flower color: White
Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark 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 Japanese Privet and Copperleaf
Care of Japanese Privet and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Privet 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 Japanese Privet 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.