Peppertree

Bird Cherry

About Peppertree and Bird Cherry

Peppertree

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

100100

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Weeping

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHINUS molle

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Peppertree

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

Peppertree

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Peppertree

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Peppertree

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

peppertree

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Peppertree

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Peppertree

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Peppertree

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Peppertree

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rosales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Schinus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

600100

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Bird Cherry. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peppertree and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Peppertree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Peppertree and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Peppertree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Peppertree and Bird Cherry

Care of Peppertree and Bird 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.