Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
California
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Awl-Shaped
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
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Requires large amount of water
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 to control shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Peppertree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Peppertree
Giant Sequoia
In German
Peppertree
Giant Sequoia
In French
Peppertree
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
peppertree
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Peppertree
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Peppertree
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Peppertree
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Schinus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Peppertree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Peppertree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Peppertree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Peppertree and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.