Shrub- California Copperleaf
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Common Name: California Copperleaf
Botanical Name: Acalypha californica
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Description: Evergreen shrub, native to Baja and San Diego
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Needs watering every 1-2 weeks until established, then little water
Soil: Any; tolerates clay soils
Habit and form: Perennial shrub that can grow to 3 feet high and wide; stems are red colored; growth habit rounded, loose. Can be used in planter boxes or as low hedge
Flower type: Catkin-type flower clusters
Flower color & bloom season: Red; blooms in summer months or more often with periodic watering
Pruning time & method: Pruning generally not required; prune in winter as needed to maintain shape. Can be pruned to form a low hedge
Comments: Cold hardy to 28 degrees F. Can be used as annual in cold areas
References: Theodore Payne Native Plant Library
