Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
common pear
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Peppertree
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Peppertree
Seckel Pear
In German
Peppertree
Kultur-Birne
In French
Peppertree
Poirier commun
In Spanish
peppertree
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Peppertree
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Peppertree
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Peppertree
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Peppertree and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Peppertree and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Peppertree and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Seckel Pear
Care of Peppertree and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.