Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Western United States
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Pfeffer
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Piper nigrum
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Fat Albert Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Piperales
Not Available
Family
Piperaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae Frankis
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Black pepper and Fat Albert Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.