Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Persea americana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Peppertree
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
Peppertree
एवोकाडो
In German
Peppertree
Avocado
In French
Peppertree
Avocat
In Spanish
peppertree
Aguacate
In Greek
Peppertree
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Abacate
In Polish
Peppertree
Awokado
In Latin
Peppertree
Avocado
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Avocado
Season and care of Peppertree and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Avocado Physical Information
Peppertree and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Avocado are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Avocado
Care of Peppertree and Avocado 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 Avocado pruning is done 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.