Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
China
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
शैरन फल
काली मिर्च
In German
Sharon Frucht
Pfeffer
In French
Sharon Fruit
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Sharon fructus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Black pepper
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Black pepper Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Black pepper are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Black pepper
Care of Sharon Fruit and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.