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About Copperleaf and Red Alder


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada  
Melanesia  

Types
-  
-  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
12  

Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm  
31
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Betulaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Alnus  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
-  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
35  
99+
462  
99+

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Properties of Red Alder and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Red Alder and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Red Alder and Copperleaf. Red Alder doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Red Alder does not have fragrant flowers. Red Alder has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Alder and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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