Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
common pear
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Peppertree
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Peppertree
In German
Kultur-Birne
Peppertree
In French
Poirier commun
Peppertree
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
peppertree
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Peppertree
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Peppertree
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Peppertree
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Peppertree Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Peppertree are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Peppertree
Care of Seckel Pear and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.