Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Peppertree
Sakaki
In Hindi
Peppertree
Sakaki
In German
Peppertree
Sperrstrauch
In French
Peppertree
Sakaki
In Spanish
peppertree
Sakaki
In Greek
Peppertree
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Sakaki
In Polish
Peppertree
Sakaki
In Latin
Peppertree
Sakaki
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Sakaki
Season and care of Peppertree and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Sakaki Physical Information
Peppertree and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Sakaki are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Peppertree and Sakaki
Care of Peppertree and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.