Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Peppertree
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Peppertree
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schinus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Peppertree and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.