Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
China
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Orange, Pink
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Peppertree
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Peppertree
Wintercreeper
In German
Peppertree
Weißbunte
In French
Peppertree
wintercreeper
In Spanish
peppertree
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Peppertree
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Peppertree
wintercreeper
In Polish
Peppertree
wintercreeper
In Latin
Peppertree
wintercreeper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Celastrales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Peppertree and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Peppertree and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Wintercreeper
Care of Peppertree and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.