Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Melanesia
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
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
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Copperleaf
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Copperleaf
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Copperleaf
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Copperleaf
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
copperleaf
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Copperleaf
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum 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.
