Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Peppertree
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Peppertree
strawflower
In German
Peppertree
Strohblume
In French
Peppertree
strawflower
In Spanish
peppertree
strawflower
In Greek
Peppertree
strawflower
In Portuguese
Peppertree
strawflower
In Polish
Peppertree
strawflower
In Latin
Peppertree
strawflower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schinus
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Strawflower
Season and care of Peppertree and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Peppertree and Strawflower Physical Information
Peppertree and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Strawflower are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Strawflower
Care of Peppertree and Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.