Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Neutral
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
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
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
काली मिर्च
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Pfeffer
In French
Caryer ovale
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Carya
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Piperales
Family
Juglandaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Shagbark Hickory does not have fragrant flowers. Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching and Black pepper has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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.