Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Chili Pepper
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry
Care of Chile Pepper and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.