Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
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
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Peppertree
Butternut
In Hindi
Peppertree
Butternut Tree
In German
Peppertree
Butternut Baum
In French
Peppertree
noyer cendré
In Spanish
peppertree
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Peppertree
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Peppertree
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Peppertree
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Peppertree and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Peppertree and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Butternut Tree
Care of Peppertree and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.