Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Toxic
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Peppertree
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Peppertree
Red Cardinal
In German
Peppertree
Red Cardinal
In French
Peppertree
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
peppertree
Cárdenas
In Greek
Peppertree
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Peppertree
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Peppertree
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Peppertree and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Peppertree and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peppertree and Red Cardinal
Care of Peppertree and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.