Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Peppertree
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Peppertree
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Peppertree
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
peppertree
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Peppertree
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Peppertree
In Latin
Hardy Red
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.