Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS nigra
Piper nigrum
Common Name
European Black Pine
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Austrian Pine
काली मिर्च
In German
Schwarzkiefer
Pfeffer
In French
Pin noir d'Autriche
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
pino salgareño
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-larício
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Sosna czarna
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Austrian Pine
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Austrian Pine and Black pepper
Season and care of Austrian Pine and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Austrian Pine and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Austrian Pine and Black pepper Physical Information
Austrian Pine and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Austrian Pine and Black pepper are as follows:
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Austrian Pine and Black pepper
Care of Austrian Pine and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.