Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Freestone, Clingstone
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Peppertree
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Peppertree
डोनट पीच
In German
Peppertree
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Peppertree
Donut Peach
In Spanish
peppertree
Donut Peach
In Greek
Peppertree
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Donut Peach
In Polish
Peppertree
Donut Peach
In Latin
Peppertree
Donut Peach
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Donut Peach
Season and care of Peppertree and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Donut Peach Physical Information
Peppertree and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Donut Peach are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Donut Peach
Care of Peppertree and Donut Peach 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 Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.