Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Melanesia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Copperleaf
In Hindi
red alder
Copperleaf
In German
rot-Erle
Copperleaf
In French
aulne rouge
Copperleaf
In Spanish
aliso rojo
copperleaf
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Copperleaf
In Polish
czerwony olcha
CopperLeaf
In Latin
red alnus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Copperleaf
Season and care of Red Alder and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Copperleaf Physical Information
Red Alder and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Copperleaf are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green 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 Red Alder and Copperleaf
Care of Red Alder and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.