Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown, 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
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Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
peppertree
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Peppertree
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Peppertree
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Peppertree and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.