Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
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
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Peppertree
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Peppertree
सागौन
In German
Peppertree
Teak
In French
Peppertree
Teak
In Spanish
peppertree
Teak
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Teak
In Polish
Peppertree
Teak
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Teak
Season and care of Peppertree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Teak Physical Information
Peppertree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Teak are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Teak
Care of Peppertree and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.