Detail
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Schinus areira
Pepper Tree
Notes

Uses: The Pepper Tree is a very traditional plant in many parts of the country. It was often planted around homesteads or public parks for shade . It is well suited to difficult areas and can tolerate a variety of soils and drought.
These trees do have invasive root system so care should be taken when planting near buildings or infrastructure.
This tree does show a resistance to fire and will regenerate from root tissue if damaged.
Needs extra water during dry periods and needs to be protected from hit winds.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 3-15m
  • Spread 3-12m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Anacardiaceae
  • Botanical Name Schinus areira
  • Common Name Pepper Tree
  • Origin South America
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Panicles
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Furrowed
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)