Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Well Drained
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for making green dye
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Peppertree
Nectarine
In Hindi
Peppertree
nectarine
In German
Peppertree
Nektarine
In French
Peppertree
nectarine
In Spanish
peppertree
nectarina
In Greek
Peppertree
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Peppertree
nectarina
In Polish
Peppertree
nektarowy
In Latin
Peppertree
nectarine
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Nectarine
Season and care of Peppertree and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Nectarine Physical Information
Peppertree and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Nectarine are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Nectarine
Care of Peppertree and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.