Peppertree

Hornbeam

About Peppertree and Hornbeam

Peppertree

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America

Europe, Turkey

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

10030

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-112-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Weeping

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHINUS molle

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Peppertree

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Peppertree

हानबीन

In German

Peppertree

Hainbuche

In French

Peppertree

charme

In Spanish

peppertree

carpe

In Greek

Peppertree

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Peppertree

choupo-branco

In Polish

Peppertree

grab

In Latin

Peppertree

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Schinus

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

60038

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Hornbeam. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peppertree and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Hornbeam

Season and care of Peppertree and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Peppertree and Hornbeam Physical Information

Peppertree and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Hornbeam are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Peppertree and Hornbeam

Care of Peppertree and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.