Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Peppertree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Peppertree
Hedysarum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Peppertree and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.