Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Peppertree
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Peppertree
Inkberry
In German
Peppertree
Inkberry
In French
Peppertree
Inkberry
In Spanish
peppertree
Inkberry
In Greek
Peppertree
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Inkberry
In Polish
Peppertree
inkberry
In Latin
Peppertree
Inkberry
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Inkberry
Season and care of Peppertree and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Inkberry Physical Information
Peppertree and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Inkberry are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Inkberry
Care of Peppertree and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.