Schinus molle

Also Known As

Schinus areiria
California Pepper Tree
Mastic Tree
Peppercorn Tree
Peruvian Mastic Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

8b-11

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Schinus molle plant details

Schinus molle is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schinus molle

Plant type: tree
Plant family: anacardiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schinus molle

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The lacy peppery-scented leaves clothing the gracefully nodding branches of this round headed 20-40' evergreen tree are further decorated with clusters of pea-size carmine-pink fruit in late summer. SUN/Med