Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Western United States, California
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
coastal environs, Coastal Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune in winter, Prune lower leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Scale, Spider mites, Tip Miners
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Asthma, Red eyes, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
SEQUOIA sempervirens
Common Name
Peppertree
Redwood
In Hindi
Peppertree
Coast Redwood
In German
Peppertree
Redwoodbaum
In French
Peppertree
côte Redwood
In Spanish
peppertree
Redwood Coast
In Greek
Peppertree
ακτή Redwood
In Portuguese
Peppertree
costa Redwood
In Polish
Peppertree
Wybrzeże Redwood
In Latin
Peppertree
Coast Redwood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Coast Redwood
Season and care of Peppertree and Coast Redwood is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Coast Redwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coast Redwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Coast Redwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coast Redwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Coast Redwood Physical Information
Peppertree and Coast Redwood physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Coast Redwood height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Coast Redwood are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Coast Redwood flower color: Not Available
- Coast Redwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Coast Redwood
Care of Peppertree and Coast Redwood 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 Coast Redwood pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coast Redwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.