Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
India, Nepal, China
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Tan, Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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 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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
काली मिर्च
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Pfeffer
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Black pepper
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Black pepper Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Black pepper are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black pepper
Care of Himalayan Birch and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.