Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Peppertree
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Peppertree
American Elm Tree
In German
Peppertree
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Peppertree
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
peppertree
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Peppertree
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Peppertree
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Peppertree
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and American Elm
Season and care of Peppertree and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and American Elm Physical Information
Peppertree and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and American Elm are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppertree and American Elm
Care of Peppertree and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
