Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California
Melanesia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
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
Gold, Sienna, Rose
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering 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
Clay, Loam
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Copperleaf
In German
West Redbud
Copperleaf
In French
Redbud Western
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
copperleaf
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Copperleaf
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Western Cercis
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Copperleaf
Season and care of Western Redbud and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Copperleaf Physical Information
Western Redbud and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Copperleaf are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
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 Western Redbud and Copperleaf
Care of Western Redbud and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.