Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Scale-like imbricate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
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
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Peppertree
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Peppertree
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Peppertree
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Peppertree
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
peppertree
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Peppertree
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Peppertree
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Peppertree
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and White Cedar
Season and care of Peppertree and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and White Cedar Physical Information
Peppertree and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and White Cedar are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and White Cedar
Care of Peppertree and White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.