Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Avaialble
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Secondary
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Rose
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Balanced organic fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects, Snails
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
मैगनोलिया
काली मिर्च
In German
Umbrella Tree
Pfeffer
In French
Umbrella Tree
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Árbol de paraguas
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Umbrella Tree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore de guarda-chuva
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Umbrella Tree
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
O lignum
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Piperales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
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Season and Care of Umbrella Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Umbrella Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Umbrella Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Tree and Black pepper
Care of Umbrella Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Umbrella Tree 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.