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Copperleaf Red is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with red and bronze foliage. Suitable for privacy hedges, garden borders, and Southwest Florida landscapes.
| Mature Height: | 8-10 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 4-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Sun (4–8+ Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Botanical Name: | Acalypha wilkesiana |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones : 10-11 |
Copperleaf Red – Colorful Evergreen Foliage for Privacy Hedges
Provides year-round red, copper, and bronze leaf color. Suitable for property borders, tropical garden beds, and larger foundation plantings.
Copperleaf Red (Acalypha wilkesiana) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with leaves in shades of red, copper, and bronze. It typically reaches 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide,depending on the variety and growing conditions. In Southwest Florida, it is commonly used for privacy hedges, mixed tropical beds, and foundation plantings.
This shrub grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Several hours of direct sunlight help maintain its red and copper leaf colors, while heavier shademay result in greener foliage. For privacy hedges, space Copperleaf Red approximately 3–4 feet apart, depending on the starting plant size and desired coverage. It can also beplanted individually among green shrubs to provide contrast.
Newly planted Copperleaf Red needs regular watering while its roots become established. Mature plants benefit from moderate soil moisture and additional watering during extended dry periods. Avoid areas where water collects after heavy rainfall.
Copperleaf Red responds well to pruning during warm weather. Regular trimming encourages new branches and helps control the height and width of the plant. It is sensitive to freezing temperatures and may experience leaf damage during cold weather.
Why You'll Love It
Year-Round Red Foliage: Produces leaves in shades of red, copper, and bronze, providing consistent landscape color without relying on flowers.
Colorful Privacy Screening: Dense branching growth can form a tall hedge that provides privacy while adding color to property boundaries.
Fast-Growing Coverage: Develops new branches quickly during warm weather, helping newly planted hedges fill open spaces.
Foliage Contrast: Red and bronze leaves stand out against green shrubs, palms, and lighter-colored tropical plants.
Sun Requirements: Grows in full sun to partial shade, with brighter sunlight generally supporting stronger foliage color.
Water Needs: Requires regular watering during establishment and moderate moisture once mature, especially during extended dry periods.
Mature Size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide without regular pruning.
Best Uses: Colorful privacy hedges, mixed tropical beds, large foundation plantings, landscape focal points, patio borders, and large outdoor containers.
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