Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Broad
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, 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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Peppertree
Turnip
In German
Peppertree
Rübe
In French
Peppertree
Navet
In Spanish
peppertree
Nabo
In Greek
Peppertree
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Nabo
In Polish
Peppertree
Rzepa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Turnip
Season and care of Peppertree and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Turnip Physical Information
Peppertree and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Turnip are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Turnip
Care of Peppertree and Turnip 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 Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.