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California Pepper

Schinus Molle

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Overview

The California Pepper Tree, Schinus molle, is a graceful, weeping evergreen renowned for its feathery foliage and hanging clusters of red berries. Native to the arid zones of South America, it thrives in USDA zones 8-11. With a mature height of 25-40 feet and a spread of 25-35 feet, it offers ample shade. Tolerant of drought and various soils, this tree is an elegant choice for xeriscapes and large outdoor spaces.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
California Pepper (Schinus Molle) — pinnately compound leaves which emit a distinctive fragrant aroma when crushed; pink flowers in the garden, image 68

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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California Pepper (Schinus Molle) — forming a canopy that typically spans between 25 to 40 feet in width; with a mature height of 25-40 feet and a spread of
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Photograph: SAplants, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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