Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
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
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Chokecherry
काली मिर्च
In German
Chokecherry
Pfeffer
In French
Chokecherry
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Chokecherry
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Chokecherry
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
chokecherry
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Black pepper
Season and care of Chokecherry and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Black pepper Physical Information
Chokecherry and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Black pepper are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Black pepper
Care of Chokecherry and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches 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 Chokecherry 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.