Schinus molle
Peruvian pepper · also American pepper, Peruvian peppertree, Pepper tree
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This evergreen tree is known for its graceful, weeping branches and feathery leaves. It thrives in sunny, dry climates and is drought-tolerant, making it well-suited for urban landscapes. Small yellowish-white flowers lead to bright red berries, and its aromatic foliage releases a peppery scent when crushed.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 24,2831.7%—11 in
- 3,2470.69%35 yr18 in
- 2510.19%—11 in
- 1910.13%—5.6 in
- 1560.04%—7.9 in
- 70.09%——
- 40.01%—19 in
- 10.00%—1.3 in
Traits
- Form
- Weeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 25–50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 25–40 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 18 in, mean 17 in, 90th percentile 33 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Peruvian Yungas
- Southern Andean Yungas
Other Schinus in the catalogue
4 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
