Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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, Alkaline
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
काली मिर्च
In German
Tamariske
Pfeffer
In French
tamarinier
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
tamarisco
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ταμαρίς
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
tamaryszek
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
nemore
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Black pepper
Season and care of Tamarisk and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Black pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Black pepper Physical Information
Tamarisk and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Black pepper are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Black pepper
Care of Tamarisk and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk 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.