Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
काली मिर्च
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Pfeffer
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Black pepper
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Black pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Black pepper Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Black pepper are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Black pepper
Care of Bird Cherry and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Bird Cherry 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.