Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Water usually once a day
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
Full Sun, Partial 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
Peppertree
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
Peppertree
शैरन फल
In German
Peppertree
Sharon Frucht
In French
Peppertree
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
peppertree
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
Peppertree
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
Peppertree
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
Peppertree
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Peppertree and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sharon Fruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Peppertree and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Sharon Fruit
Care of Peppertree and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.