Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
-
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
No fertilizers needed
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
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
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
काली मिर्च
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Pfeffer
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done 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 Wedding Cake 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.