Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Sassafras
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Sassafras
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Sassafras
In French
cerise Pepper
Sassafras
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Sasafrás
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
sassafrás
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Sassafras
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Cinnamomeae
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Sassafras
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Sassafras Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Sassafras are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Sassafras
Care of Cherry Pepper and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.