Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
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, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
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
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
काली मिर्च
In German
Schwarze Birke
Pfeffer
In French
Noir Bouleau
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Black pepper
Season and care of Black Birch and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Black pepper Physical Information
Black Birch and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Black pepper are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Black pepper
Care of Black Birch and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches 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 Black Birch 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.