Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Pfeffer
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Piperales
Family
Salicaceae
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 Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done 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 Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
