Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Peppertree
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Peppertree
लाल बुरांश
In German
Peppertree
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Peppertree
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
peppertree
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Peppertree
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Peppertree
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Peppertree
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Peppertree
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Schinus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Peppertree and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.