Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Cornus kousa
In German
Pfeffer
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Piper nigrum
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Cornus kousa
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Cornus kousa
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Black pepper and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.