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Brazilian Pepper | Drought Tolerant Trees

The Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) is adaptable to many environments, the Brazilian Pepper grows as either a single trunk or a multiple trunk tree, providing many landscape uses. The Brazilian Pepper is also well known for its hardiness in desert environments and requires little care and maintenance once established.

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Water Needs

Moist to dry

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Height

35 feet

Growth Rate

24 inches per season

Flowers

Summer
White

Fruit

Fall
Very small red drupe

Pest & Disease

Susceptible to Scales, Oak Root Rot, Root Rot and Verticillium

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To learn more about creating a water wise landscape, check out our complete list of the best drought tolerant and drought resistant trees for North County San Diego.

For more information on our tree services, or to ask Tree Barber's Certified Arborist a question, please feel free to contact us directly at: 760.745.7871.