Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Pfeffer
Tulpenbaum
In French
Piper nigrum
tulipier
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
tulipanowiec
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Magnoliales
Family
Piperaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Black pepper and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Black pepper and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Tulip Tree
Care of Black pepper and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.