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Schinus terebintifolius<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Features and care<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Schinus terebintifolius<\/strong>, now identified as Schinus terebinthifolia<\/strong> and known as the Brazilian pepper tree<\/strong>, is a large evergreen shrub or small tree. Its glossy foliage and red fruits explain its historical introduction as an ornamental, a role described here without generally endorsing new plantings.<\/p>\n

It can form several trunks and a densely branched crown. The leaves are compound and aromatic when rubbed. The small white flowers appear grouped in panicles during the warm season and, on female plants, give way to clusters of red spherical fruits that stand out among the foliage.<\/p>\n

It requires a sunny position and reaches 5 to 10 m with fast growth. It accepts dry to moist, well-drained soil, and moderate, deep, spaced-out waterings that do not keep it permanently saturated. Its tolerance to humid air is very high. It falls within USDA 9\u201311 and needs mild winters, as frost episodes can limit its outdoor cultivation.<\/p>\n

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Extended species profile<\/h2><\/div>

Verified cultivation data, designed so any visitor can see at a glance whether the plant suits their climate and garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Cultivation<\/p><\/div>

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Exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Full sun<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-RIEGO 3\/5 \u00b7 medium \u2014 adaptable; deep, spaced-out watering without keeping the soil saturated<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Soil \/ moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dry to moist; well drained<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Flowering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Summer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Climate<\/p><\/div>

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USDA hardiness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Zones 9 \u2013 11<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatible climates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Aw, Am, Cfa warm, Cwa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Humid climate tolerance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-HUM 5\/5 \u00b7 very high<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintenance<\/p><\/div>

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Growth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ALT 4\/5 \u00b7 5\u201310 m \u00b7 fast growth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-PLAGA 3\/5 \u00b7 medium \u2014 sap-sucking\/boring insects and leaf or root fungi; watch for water stress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fertilising<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ABONO 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 prioritise soil and organic matter; fertilise in spring only based on analysis and vigour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>