Schinus molle
California peppertree, Brazilian peppertree, Escobilla, Aroeira salsa, California peppertree, Brazilian peppertree, Peruvian mastic tree
Schinus Schinus
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
Dense, Open branches
The seed has an allergenic substance that may irritate the mucus membrane.
White, Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow, White in Summer; White, Pale-yellow in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
These pest a problem under glass.
Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free.
LIghtly prune in winter or early spring while dormant.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Schinus molle (California peppertree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Plant in moist but free-draining, fertile soil in full sun, avoiding full afternoon sun. Choose a sheltered position.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Schinus molle
California peppertree, Brazilian peppertree, Escobilla, Aroeira salsa, California peppertree, Brazilian peppertree, Peruvian mastic tree
Schinus Schinus
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
Peru
Evergreen
Dense, Open branches
The seed has an allergenic substance that may irritate the mucus membrane.
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White, Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow, White in Summer; White, Pale-yellow in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
These pest a problem under glass.
Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free.
LIghtly prune in winter or early spring while dormant.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Schinus molle (California peppertree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Plant in moist but free-draining, fertile soil in full sun, avoiding full afternoon sun. Choose a sheltered position.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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