Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Kigelia africana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs a lot of water initially
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
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Poisonous when unripe
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Peppertree
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
Peppertree
Sausage Tree
In German
Peppertree
Sausage Tree
In French
Peppertree
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
peppertree
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Peppertree
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Peppertree
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Peppertree
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Peppertree and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Peppertree and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Sausage Tree
Care of Peppertree and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.