Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Peppertree
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Peppertree
Applemint Tree
In German
Peppertree
Applemint Baum
In French
Peppertree
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
peppertree
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Peppertree
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Peppertree
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Peppertree
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Applemint
Season and care of Peppertree and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Applemint Physical Information
Peppertree and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Applemint are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Applemint
Care of Peppertree and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.