Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Peppertree
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Peppertree
भोज पत्र
In German
Peppertree
Birke
In French
Peppertree
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
peppertree
Abedul
In Greek
Peppertree
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Peppertree
bétula
In Polish
Peppertree
Brzoza
In Latin
Peppertree
Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Birch
Season and care of Peppertree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Birch Physical Information
Peppertree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Birch are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Birch
Care of Peppertree and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.