Pepper Bark Tree (Warburgia salutaris)
Warburgia salutaris, the Pepper Bark Tree, is an evergreen tree from eastern Africa, valued for its aromatic bark and medicinal uses.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy loam soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy loam soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 18-25°C; avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during the growing season.
Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-18 m
Spread
5-10 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCanellales
- familyCanellaceae
- genusWarburgia
- speciesWarburgia salutaris
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No