Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
broad, flat
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
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
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Peppertree
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Peppertree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Peppertree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Peppertree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
peppertree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Peppertree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Peppertree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Peppertree
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Peppertree and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Peppertree and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Peppertree and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Peppertree and Blackjack Oak
Care of Peppertree and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.