Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
Central United States, Canada
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Peppertree
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Peppertree
Blue Ash plant
In German
Peppertree
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Peppertree
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
peppertree
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Peppertree
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Peppertree
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Peppertree
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Peppertree
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Blue Ash
Season and care of Peppertree and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Blue Ash Physical Information
Peppertree and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Blue Ash are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Blue Ash
Care of Peppertree and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.