Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Peppertree
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Peppertree
Tabebuia
In German
Peppertree
Tabebuia
In French
Peppertree
Tabebuia
In Spanish
peppertree
Tabebuia
In Greek
Peppertree
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Tabebuia
In Polish
Peppertree
Tabebuia
In Latin
Peppertree
Tabebuia
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Tabebuia
Season and care of Peppertree and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Tabebuia Physical Information
Peppertree and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Tabebuia are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Tabebuia
Care of Peppertree and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.