Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
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Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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, Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Peppertree
In Hindi
Mandarin
Peppertree
In German
Mandarin
Peppertree
In French
mandarin
Peppertree
In Spanish
mandarín
peppertree
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Peppertree
In Portuguese
tangerina
Peppertree
In Polish
Mandarynka
Peppertree
In Latin
Latin
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Mandarin and Peppertree
Season and care of Mandarin and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Peppertree Physical Information
Mandarin and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Peppertree are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Peppertree
Care of Mandarin and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.