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Beginner
skill rating |
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8m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Schinus molle
Other names: California peppertree, Brazilian peppertree, Escobilla, Aroeira salsa, California peppertree, Brazilian peppertree, Peruvian mastic tree
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Genus: Schinus
Species: S. molle - S. molle is a shrubby, evergreen tree with narrow, spiky leaves and in summer it has an abundance of small flowers formed in panicles that later turn to small, flesh-colored, berry-like fruits
Schinus molle is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-yellow, White in Spring; White, Pale-yellow in Summer; White, Pale-yellow in Winter
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Rose-pink in Summer
Habit: Dense, Open branches
Toxicity: The seed has an allergenic substance that may irritate the mucus membrane.
Schinus molle (California peppertree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining, fertile soil in full sun, avoiding full afternoon sun. Choose a sheltered position.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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