Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
India
South America
Types
Not Available
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
golden shower tree
Peppertree
In Hindi
अमलतास
Peppertree
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Peppertree
In French
Cassia fistula
Peppertree
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
peppertree
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
Peppertree
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Peppertree
In Latin
cassia fistula
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Peppertree
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cassia Fistula and Peppertree Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Peppertree are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Peppertree
Care of Cassia Fistula and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.