Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
-
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Old fields, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Primula veris
Common Name
Peppertree
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
In Hindi
Peppertree
cowslip primrose
In German
Peppertree
Echte Schlüsselblume
In French
Peppertree
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière
In Spanish
peppertree
Primula veris
In Greek
Peppertree
πασχαλίτσα primrose
In Portuguese
Peppertree
prímula cowslip
In Polish
Peppertree
Pierwiosnek lekarski
In Latin
Peppertree
cowslip Primrose
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose
Season and care of Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cowslip Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose Physical Information
Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose
Care of Peppertree and Cowslip Primrose 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 Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowslip Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.