Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Open Forest
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little 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
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
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
QUERCUS suber
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Cork Oak
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
काली मिर्च
In German
Kork Eiche
Pfeffer
In French
Cork Oak
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
alcornoque
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Cork Oak
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
sobreiro
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Cork Oak
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
sUBER
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Black pepper
Season and care of Corn Oak and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corn Oak and Black pepper Physical Information
Corn Oak and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Black pepper are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Corn Oak and Black pepper
Care of Corn Oak and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning 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 Corn Oak 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.