Piper nigrum
The Black Pepper plant is a tropical climbing vine that produces the familiar peppercorns used in kitchens around the world. With glossy green leaves and small white flowers, this attractive plant is both ornamental and edible. The berries can be harvested and dried to make your own black pepper – fresher and more aromatic than anything from the store.
Pepper black
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shadeHeight
2-5m
Frost Tolerance
Likes temps above 5 deg
Amount of leaves in Winter
All leaves - evergreen
Grown from
Cutting
Suitable in Pots
YES
Time to fruit
2-3 years
Pollination
Self pollinating
Harvest Time
June to August