Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
-
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Peppertree
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Peppertree
Tilaka
In German
Peppertree
Tilapia
In French
Peppertree
Tilapia
In Spanish
peppertree
tilapia
In Greek
Peppertree
tilaka
In Portuguese
Peppertree
tilaka
In Polish
Peppertree
tilakiem
In Latin
Peppertree
tilaka
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Tilaka
Season and care of Peppertree and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Tilaka Physical Information
Peppertree and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Tilaka are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Tilaka
Care of Peppertree and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.