Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
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
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Water regularly for 2 months
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
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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Mild Allergen
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Peppertree
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
Peppertree
Wilga
In German
Peppertree
Pirol
In French
Peppertree
loriot
In Spanish
peppertree
oriol
In Greek
Peppertree
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Peppertree
papa-figos
In Polish
Peppertree
Wilga
In Latin
Peppertree
oriole
Phylum
Vascular plant
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Wilga
Season and care of Peppertree and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Wilga Physical Information
Peppertree and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Wilga are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Wilga
Care of Peppertree and Wilga 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 Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.