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About Water Oak and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Water Oak


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa  
Melanesia  

Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia  
-  

Number of Varieties
8  
12  

Habitat
-  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-7  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Green  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Pollution  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  
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  
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas  
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
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
Quercus  
Copperleaf  

In German
Quercus  
Copperleaf  

In French
Quercus  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
Quercus  
copperleaf  

In Greek
Quercus  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
Quercus  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
Quercus  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
Quercus  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Fagaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Quercus  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
-  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
450  
99+
462  
99+

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Properties of Water Oak and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Copperleaf. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Water Oak and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Water Oak and Copperleaf

Season and care of Water Oak and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Copperleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Water Oak and Copperleaf Physical Information

Water Oak and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Water Oak and Copperleaf

Care of Water Oak and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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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