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Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper tree)
1 hour care
per year
per year
7m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Schinus terebinthifolius
Other names
Brazilian pepper tree, Christmas berry tree
Genus
Schinus Schinus
Species
S. terebinthifolius - S. terebinthifolius is a tender, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with erect to spreading branches bearing pinnate leaves divided into oblong, dark green leaflets, paler beneath, and, from summer into autumn, panicles of tiny white flowers followed by red fruit.
Schinus terebinthifolius is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Bushy, Spreading
Toxicity
The seed has an allergenic substance that may irritate the mucus membranes.
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
These pest a problem under glass.
Specific pests
Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Lightly prune in winter or early spring while dormant.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper tree) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Beds and borders, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Best with midday shade in hot, dry climates. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Schinus terebinthifolius
Other names
Brazilian pepper tree, Christmas berry tree
Genus
Schinus Schinus
Species
S. terebinthifolius - S. terebinthifolius is a tender, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with erect to spreading branches bearing pinnate leaves divided into oblong, dark green leaflets, paler beneath, and, from summer into autumn, panicles of tiny white flowers followed by red fruit.
Native to
Brazil
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Bushy, Spreading
Toxicity
The seed has an allergenic substance that may irritate the mucus membranes.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
These pest a problem under glass.
Specific pests
Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Lightly prune in winter or early spring while dormant.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper tree) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Beds and borders, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Best with midday shade in hot, dry climates. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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