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Schinus terebinthifolia (Brazilian Peppertree)

Brazilian pepper-tree is a small tree or large shrub with scented leaf, red berries. The plant has two mayor drawbacks, invasiveness and allergies. The evergreen plant is originated from South America. The leaves are compound dark green scented when crashed. The fruit is very attractive red and sometime used in a pepper mixes as a cheap substitute for the real pepper. It can grow well in sun or partial shade. In same Mediterranean region like California is it already registered as one of the worst invader plant. Dermatitis might  occur when touch the leaves or fruits, and often times the pollen from male trees causes irritation .

  • Landscape Information
  • Botanical Description
  • Horticulture Management
  • By Monika Fabian
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Forest & Kim Starr [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Paucabot (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
By Monika Fabian

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  • Arabic Name: فلفل عريض الأوراق

  • Plant type: Shrub

  • Origin: Paraguay, Argentina and Brazi

  • Heat Zones: 9 to 14

    Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13

  • Uses: Screen, Hedge, Shade, Windbreak

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Tree Shape: Upright

    Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Medium

    Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m

    Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years

  • By Monika Fabian
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Forest & Kim Starr [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Paucabot (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
By Monika Fabian

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund

    Leaf Blade: 10 - 20

    Leaf Shape: Oval

    Leaf Margins: Pectinate, Serrate

    Leaf Texture: Waxy, Glossy

    Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Spicy)

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 7 - 10

    Flower Sexuality: Diecious (Monosexual)

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

    Flower Color: White

    Seasons: Spring

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

    Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Berry

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Red

    Seasons: Fall, Winter

  • By Monika Fabian
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Forest & Kim Starr [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By João Medeiros (Schinus terebinthifolius) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Paucabot (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
By Monika Fabian

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Good

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Low

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: Yes

    Invasive Potential: Yes

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: Yes

    Life Span: 25-50 years

    Edible Parts: Fruit

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting

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