Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Western Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Food for animals, Food for insects, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Peppertree
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Peppertree
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Peppertree
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Peppertree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
peppertree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Peppertree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Peppertree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Peppertree
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Peppertree and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Peppertree and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Bing Cherry
Care of Peppertree and Bing Cherry 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 Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.