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Peruvian peppertree

How to identify Peruvian peppertree (Schinus molle)

Peruvian peppertree, also known as Pink peppercorn, Escobilla

Peruvian peppertree is an evergreen tree reaching heights of 25-40 feet (7.6-12.2 meters) with a wide, weeping habit. Its rough, twisted dark gray bark and wide canopy spread as much as its height. The bright green, pinnately compound leaves measure 5-12 inches (12.7-30.48 cm) long, with numerous 1-2 inch (2.54-5.08 cm) leaflets. In summer, peruvian peppertree produces fragrant whitish-yellow flowers in pendulous panicles, followed by 1/3 inch (0.85 cm) wide red berries in fall to winter. The foliage may freeze and turn brown in temperatures well below 20°F (approx. -6°C), but new growth swiftly emerges in spring.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Tree

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Peruvian peppertree

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Wide, weeping tree habit reaching 25-40 feet (7.6-12.2 meters) tall.

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Pinnately compound leaves with numerous 1-2 inch (2.54-5.08 cm) leaflets.

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Fragrant whitish-yellow flowers in pendulous panicles during summer.

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Rough, twisted dark gray bark distinguishable even at a distance.

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Produces 1/3 inch (0.85 cm) wide red berries in fall to winter.

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Detailed Traits of Peruvian peppertree

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Key Facts About Peruvian peppertree

Attributes of Peruvian peppertree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Fruit Color
Red
Green
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Peruvian peppertree

Family
Cashew
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Genus
Schinus
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Species
Peruvian peppertree (Schinus molle)
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Distribution Map of Peruvian peppertree

Peruvian peppertree is native to South America. It is now naturalized in parts of North America, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Although native to dry, arid areas, it can also grow on grasslands, savannahs, and drier forest areas. Consequently, it has become a serious invasive problem in South Africa, Australia, and parts of North America, crowding out local trees.
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