Botanical Name: Schinus polygamus
Common Name: Peruvian pepper tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright to spreading, single or multi-trunked plant, with fairly dense branching forming a mostly rounded canopy; the plant tends to be shrub-like if left unpruned Height 15-25' (30') Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; grows poorly in shaded locations Soil tolerates most, including alkaline, dry soils Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); thrives in warm inland locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate - whorled, oval-oblong; 1/2"-1" long, fairly dark green (much different from other Schinus species) Flowers dioecious; dense short panicles of small yellow flowers; April-May Fruit a berry; 1/4", deep purple in clusters Propagation: seed Usage: a small accent tree used for its multi-trunked form; often as background screen or windbreak in desert areas Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; tolerates regular irrigation if drainage is good Fertilizing as needed; little required if plant is heavily irrigated Pruning thin out as needed to expose primary framework Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Peru Family: Anacardiaceae Notes: |
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