Schinus molle, commonly referred to as "faux-pepper" or "wild pepper", is a tree in the Anacardiaceae family native to South America.
Its finely divided leaves are Evergreen. Crumpled, they give off a strong smell of pepper. Its port is drooping, his silhouette is reminiscent of the weeping willow.
In spring appear clusters of small flowers creamy white, followed in the autumn of dried fruit, similar to grape clusters or grains of pepper, pink mature called "pink peppercorns" in trade. It is also a Schinus of a coastal species of Peru which gives the famous "pink pepper" used as a condiment.
Average hardiness, it is defoliated from-5 ° C and the aerial parts do not withstand cold extended-8 ° C. It grows from the coast up to 3,200 meters in maximum altitude.
Family: Anacardiaceae
leaves: persistent
growth: fast
height: 10 to 15 meters
planting: in autumn or spring
location: Sun
