Acalypha wilkesiana, Copper Leaf

Max Height: 2m Spread: 1-2m Origin: Pacific Island Family: Euphorbiaceae Common Name: Copper Leaf, Jacob’s Coat Flower Colour: Brown Drought Tolerance: Medium Salinity Tolerance: Medium Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: Medium Water Requirement: Medium P​_H Level: Basic Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High Growth rate: Fast Fragrance: No

30 – 40cm

Acalypha wilkesiana copper leaf is a Spreading shrub, with oval, multi-colored, mottled, and often variegated leaves, 10-20cm long. Bears catkin-like racemes, 10-20cm long, usually green or copper-tinted, and often hidden among the leaves, periodically during the year. Height 2m, Spread 1-2m. Native to Pacific Island. Acalypha wilkesiana, Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat