Schinus molle

Name: Schinus molle
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12496o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright green and held off arching stems to give the tree a somewhat weeping appearance. Fragrant, white-yellow flowers hang from the tree in summer, resulting in red berries in autumn that last into winter. It grows with a rounded shape to 10 m tall and 8 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun. Schinus molle is commonly grown for as a specimen, planted for shade in parks and large gardens, used in avenue plantings, or included in Mediterranean themed gardens.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	California Pepper Tree, Molle Schinus, Molle Schinus molle, Schinus molle Plant, Schinus molle Tree, Peruvian Peppercorn, Schinus, California Peppertree, California Pepper

Schinus molle Details

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright green and held off arching stems to give the tree a somewhat weeping appearance. It has rough, twisted, dark grey trunk which is interesting in its own right. Fragrant, white-yellow flowers hang from the tree in summer, resulting in red berries in autumn that last into winter. These are great for attracting wildlife. It typically grows with a rounded shape to 10 m tall and 8 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate extended dry periods, coastal environments, urban pollution, and moderate frost only. Schinus molle is commonly grown for as a specimen, planted for shade in parks and large gardens, or used in avenue plantings. It is well-suited to Mediterranean themed gardens or anywhere a lovely specimen is desired.