Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Peppertree
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Peppertree
String Bean
In German
Peppertree
Bohne
In French
Peppertree
Haricot vert
In Spanish
peppertree
String Bean
In Greek
Peppertree
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Peppertree
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Peppertree
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and String Bean
Season and care of Peppertree and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and String Bean Physical Information
Peppertree and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and String Bean are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Peppertree and String Bean
Care of Peppertree and String Bean 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 String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.