Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Peppertree
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Peppertree
In German
sweetshrub
Peppertree
In French
sweetshrub
Peppertree
In Spanish
sweetshrub
peppertree
In Greek
sweetshrub
Peppertree
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Peppertree
In Polish
sweetshrub
Peppertree
In Latin
sweetshrub
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Schinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Peppertree
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Peppertree Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Peppertree are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Peppertree
Care of Sweetshrub and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.