Brazilian Pepper Tree
Schinus terebinthifolius

Family: Anacardiaceae
Genus: Schinus (SKY-nus)
Species: terebinthifolius (ter-ee-binth-ee-FOH-lee-us)

Category
Trees

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Mid Fall

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored