Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
-
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Peppertree
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Peppertree
boxberry
In German
Peppertree
boxberry
In French
Peppertree
boxberry
In Spanish
peppertree
boxberry
In Greek
Peppertree
boxberry
In Portuguese
Peppertree
boxberry
In Polish
Peppertree
boxberry
In Latin
Peppertree
Burning
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Boxberry
Season and care of Peppertree and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Boxberry Physical Information
Peppertree and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Boxberry are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Boxberry
Care of Peppertree and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.