Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Trident shaped
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Well 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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Peppertree
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Peppertree
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Peppertree
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Peppertree
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
peppertree
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Peppertree
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Peppertree
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Peppertree
Bilwa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Bael
Season and care of Peppertree and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Peppertree and Bael Physical Information
Peppertree and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Bael are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Peppertree and Bael
Care of Peppertree and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.