Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate and toothed
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Peppertree
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Peppertree
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Peppertree
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Peppertree
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
peppertree
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Peppertree
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Peppertree
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Peppertree
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Peppertree and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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 Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.