Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Peppertree
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Peppertree
जई घास
In German
Peppertree
Ährengras
In French
Peppertree
Folle avoine
In Spanish
peppertree
oat Grass
In Greek
Peppertree
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Peppertree
aveia-
In Polish
Peppertree
Owies trawa
In Latin
Peppertree
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Danthonioideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Oatgrass
Season and care of Peppertree and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Oatgrass Physical Information
Peppertree and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Oatgrass are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Peppertree and Oatgrass
Care of Peppertree and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.