Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Pyramidal
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Birds, Squirrels
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Copperleaf
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Copperleaf
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
copperleaf
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Copperleaf
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: 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 Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf
Care of Southern Magnolia and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.