Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Western Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for making green dye, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Peppertree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Peppertree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Peppertree
Süße Kirsche
In French
Peppertree
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
peppertree
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Peppertree
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Cereja doce
In Polish
Peppertree
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Peppertree
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Peppertree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Peppertree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Peppertree and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.