Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
coastal environs
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Peppertree
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Peppertree
Pitanga
In German
Peppertree
Pitanga
In French
Peppertree
Pitanga
In Spanish
peppertree
Pitanga
In Greek
Peppertree
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Pitanga
In Polish
Peppertree
Pitanga
In Latin
Peppertree
Pitanga
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Pitanga
Season and care of Peppertree and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Pitanga Physical Information
Peppertree and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Pitanga are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Peppertree and Pitanga
Care of Peppertree and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.