Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Peppertree
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Peppertree
In German
Kornelkirsche
Peppertree
In French
cornouiller
Peppertree
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
peppertree
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Peppertree
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Peppertree
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Peppertree
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Peppertree
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Peppertree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Cornelian Cherry 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.