Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
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, Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 in early spring
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
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
काली मिर्च
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Pfeffer
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Black pepper
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Black pepper season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Black pepper Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Black pepper are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Black pepper
Care of Black Tupelo and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Tupelo 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.