Peppertree

Partridge Pea

About Peppertree and Partridge Pea

Peppertree

Partridge Pea

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

South America

Mediterranean

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma

Number of Varieties

1002

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Weeping

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Irritate the mucus membrane

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Nausia, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects

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

Peppertree

Partridge Pea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Schinus

Chamaecrista

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cassieae

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

60021

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Partridge Pea

Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Partridge Pea? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Partridge Pea. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Partridge Pea doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Partridge Pea

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

Peppertree and Partridge Pea Physical Information

Peppertree and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Partridge Pea are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green

Care of Peppertree and Partridge Pea

Care of Peppertree and Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.