Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Schinus (SKY-nus) (Info)
Species: aroeira
Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Aromatic
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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