Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Blood purifying
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Peppertree
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Peppertree
Holywood
In German
Peppertree
Holywood
In French
Peppertree
Holywood
In Spanish
peppertree
Holywood
In Greek
Peppertree
Holywood
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Holywood
In Polish
Peppertree
Holywood
In Latin
Peppertree
Holywood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Holywood
Season and care of Peppertree and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Holywood Physical Information
Peppertree and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Holywood are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Peppertree and Holywood
Care of Peppertree and Holywood 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 Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.