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| Identification |
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Genus
Schinus
Species
molle
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Peruvian peppertree
California peppertree
Family
ANACARDIACEAE
Specimen number
S11096
Data source
Allergy p265;Frgnt p312;Xeri p305
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This whole plant is mild perfume scented. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit. It prefers dry soils. Schinus molle is drought tolerant. California peppertree (also known as Peruvian peppertree) tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Dec 01 - Jan 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. Hay fever season usually extends from December to January.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant in all its parts
Fragrance parts
Whole plant
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Schinus molle is a wildflower and is thought to originate from Peru.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Schinus molle is a woody perennial. California peppertree (locally known in some parts as Peruvian peppertree) is deciduous in nature.
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