Schinus Molle Trees. Peruvian Pepper Trees.
The Schinus Molle is one of the most spectacular and graceful trees. The slender trunk has brown-grayish rough bark and is topped with many graceful weeping branches. The aromatic leaves are finely pinnate (feathery) with many leaflets and are a pale to dark green in colour. Small creamy white flowers appear in Spring; although it can be all year round in milder climates; and are followed by long cascading clusters of small fragrant pink fruit, fleshy at first but dry when ripe.
The fruits are edible and a regular component in pepper mills but care must be taken as they are in the same family as Cashew nut and some people may have allergic reactions.
A very elegant tree for those who are wanting something a little unusual in their gardens.
These plants are exceptional quality from specialist growers. Photo 1-3 show some of the trees coming into stock from Spring 2026. Please Note: Heights stated include pot sizes. These trees have not started coming back into leaf yet.
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SCHINUS MOLLE. Peruvian Pepper Tree.
Latin Name: Schinus Molle.
Common Name: Peruvian Pepper Tree. American Pepper Tree. Rose Pepper Tree. Australian Pepper Tree
Origin: South America.
Hardiness: -5 degrees.
Growth Characteristics: Fast growing. Evergreen in milder climates. Deciduous in cooler regions. Weeping growth. Pale to dark green pinnate leaves. Small creamy white flowers followed by cascading clusters of small fruit (pink peppercorns). Easy to grow. Edible fruit but are in the same family as cashew nut so be aware some people may have allergic reactions.
Sunlight: Full sun/partial sun. Thrives in full sun.
Exposure: Sheltered.
Soil: Prefers well drained soil.
Moisture: Water regularly through summer, less in winter. Drought tolerant when established.
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