Schinus molle
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Common NameCalifornia Pepper Tree
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CA NativeNon-native
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Plant TypeTree
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Size25’ - 40’ X 25’ - 40’
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Flower ColorWhite Flowers, Pink Berries
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Bloom Time
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Spring
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LeavesBright green lacy leaves on weeping branchlets
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EvergreenEvergreen
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Deer ResistantOccasionally Damaged
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Wildlife ValueN / A
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Growth RateFast
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HardinessHardy
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Adverse Growth FactorsInvasive
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Special Features
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Attractive Berries
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Water Use
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Drought Tolerant
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Moderate
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Soil pH5.5-6.4 (acid)
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Soil TypeSandy
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DrainageGood Drainage
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Description and Cultural Plant Tips
Invasive in Riparian Areas.
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Master Gardener Comments
Needs room to spread. Mature trees have gnarled and twisted trunks. Native to Peru but planted around the California Missions as early as 1830’s. Water 2 - 3 times a month when getting started, then quite drought tolerant.
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VarietalsN / A