Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Peppertree
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Peppertree
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Peppertree
Schwarze Birke
In French
Peppertree
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
peppertree
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Peppertree
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Peppertree
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Peppertree
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Black Birch
Season and care of Peppertree and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Black Birch Physical Information
Peppertree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Black Birch are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Black Birch
Care of Peppertree and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.