Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Japan
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate 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
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Not Available
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
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Peppertree
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Peppertree
hakone grass
In German
Peppertree
Hakone Gras
In French
Peppertree
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
peppertree
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Peppertree
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Hakone grama
In Polish
Peppertree
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Peppertree
Hakone herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schinus
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Peppertree and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Peppertree and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Peppertree and Hakone Grass
Care of Peppertree and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.