Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
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
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Peppertree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Peppertree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Peppertree
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Peppertree
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
peppertree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Peppertree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Peppertree
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Peppertree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Peppertree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Peppertree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Jacaranda
Care of Peppertree and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.