Features and care
Schinus molle, known as the Peruvian pepper tree, is an evergreen tree with weeping branches. Its fine foliage and slightly weeping silhouette explain its historical ornamental uses as a shade tree and landscape specimen, without making a general planting recommendation.
The leaves are made up of numerous narrow leaflets and give off a characteristic scent. The flowers are tiny, yellowish green and grouped in panicles. Female specimens can form clusters of small pink or reddish fruits, which contrast with a green crown that stays on all year.
It needs full sun and can reach 8 to 15 m with fast growth. It prefers dry, well-drained ground and very low watering, with widely spaced waterings cut back almost entirely in winter. It tolerates persistent humid air poorly. Its USDA 9–11 hardiness points to a preference for mild winters and sensitivity to frost, so the site should favour warmth and good air circulation.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
8/10 L, 20/25 L
