Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Sassafras
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Sassafras
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Sassafras
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Sassafras
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Chile serrano
In Greek
σασάφρα
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Sassafras
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Sassafras
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Lauraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Sassafras and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Sassafras and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Sassafras and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Serrano Pepper
Care of Sassafras and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.