Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Availble
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Schwarze Birke
In French
Tabasco poivre
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
Bétula Preto
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads 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 Tabasco Pepper 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.