Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
Peppertree
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
Peppertree
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Peppertree
Blau Ährengras
In French
Peppertree
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
peppertree
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Peppertree
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Azul Aveia
In Polish
Peppertree
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
Peppertree
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schinus
Helictotrichon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass
Care of Peppertree and Blue Oat Grass 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 Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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 Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.