Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Skyflower
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DURANTA
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Peppertree
In Hindi
Duranta
Peppertree
In German
Duranta
Peppertree
In French
Duranta
Peppertree
In Spanish
Duranta
peppertree
In Greek
Duranta
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Duranta
Peppertree
In Polish
Duranta
Peppertree
In Latin
Duranta
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Properties of Duranta and Peppertree
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Peppertree. Duranta has thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Peppertree has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Duranta and Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Peppertree
Season and care of Duranta and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Peppertree Physical Information
Duranta and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Peppertree are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Duranta and Peppertree
Care of Duranta and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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.