Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
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
Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
सनोबर
काली मिर्च
In German
Pitch pine
Pfeffer
In French
pitch pine
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
pino
Poivrier noir
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Pitch sosny
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
pice pinus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Black pepper
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitch Pine and Black pepper Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Black pepper are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Black pepper
Care of Pitch Pine and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine 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 Pitch Pine 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.