Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Not Available
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
CITRUS
Common Name
Peppertree
Citrus
In Hindi
Peppertree
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Peppertree
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Peppertree
Citrus
In Spanish
peppertree
Citrus
In Greek
Peppertree
Citrus
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Peppertree
Cytrus
In Latin
Peppertree
citrus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Citrus
Season and care of Peppertree and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Citrus Physical Information
Peppertree and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Citrus are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Citrus
Care of Peppertree and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.