Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Melanesia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
Pinus elliottii
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
slash pine
Copperleaf
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Copperleaf
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Copperleaf
In French
slash pine
Copperleaf
In Spanish
pino slash
copperleaf
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Copperleaf
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
CopperLeaf
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Euphorbiales
Family
Pinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Copperleaf
Season and care of Slash Pine and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Copperleaf Physical Information
Slash Pine and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Copperleaf are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: 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 Slash Pine and Copperleaf
Care of Slash Pine and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.