Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, 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
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
Peppertree
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
Peppertree
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
Peppertree
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
Peppertree
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
peppertree
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
Peppertree
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
Peppertree
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and Peppertree season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Japanese Honeysuckle 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.