Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Piper nigrum
Common Name
red willow
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
silky dogwood
काली मिर्च
In German
silky dogwood
Pfeffer
In French
silky dogwood
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
silky dogwood
Poivrier noir
In Greek
silky dogwood
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
silky dogwood
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
silky dogwood
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
silky dogwood
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silky Dogwood and Black pepper
Season and care of Silky Dogwood and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Silky Dogwood and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silky Dogwood season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silky Dogwood and Black pepper Physical Information
Silky Dogwood and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Silky Dogwood and Black pepper are as follows:
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Silky Dogwood and Black pepper
Care of Silky Dogwood and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood 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.