Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Copperleaf
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Copperleaf
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Copperleaf
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Copperleaf
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
copperleaf
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Copperleaf
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Euphorbiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Copperleaf
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Copperleaf Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Copperleaf are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and 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 Poison Sumac and Copperleaf
Care of Poison Sumac and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.