Schinus molle
California Pepper Tree
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California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Description
Peruvian Pepper (Schinus molle, also known as American pepper, Peruvian peppertree, escobilla, false pepper, molle del Peru, pepper tree, peppercorn tree, Californian pepper tree, pirul and Peruvian mastic.) is an evergreen tree that grows to 15 meters (50 feet). It is native to the Peruvian Andes. The bright pink fruits of Schinus molle are often sold as "pink peppercorns" although S. molle is unrelated to true pepper (Piper nigrum).
California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Growth
Pepper Trees perform best in full sun. The tallest of them can reach up to 40 ft.
California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Planting
When propagating grow in full sun, but provide some shade if it gets too hot. Sow seeds in spring and provide bottom heat to promote root establishment.
California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Pest
Californian Pepper Trees are susceptible to root rots, especially Texas root rot. Also prone to scale and spider mites.
California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Interesting facts
These trees are in the same family as Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac; and like their relatives, their foliage can cause dermatitis. Additionally if the fruits of the Brazilian Pepper Tree are ingested, it can cause gastric distress.
California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) - Soil and irrigation
Tolerant of most soils. The California Pepper Tree requires little irrigation, whereas the Brazilian Pepper Tree needs moderate to regular water.
