Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Forests
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
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Peppertree
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Peppertree
Azalea
In German
Peppertree
Azalee
In French
Peppertree
azalée
In Spanish
peppertree
azalea
In Greek
Peppertree
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Azalea
In Polish
Peppertree
azalia
In Latin
Peppertree
Azalea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Schinus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Azalea
Season and care of Peppertree and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Peppertree and Azalea Physical Information
Peppertree and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Peppertree and Azalea
Care of Peppertree and Azalea 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 Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.