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Brazilian Peppertree

Schinus Terebinthifolius

SKU 5144

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2.0 - 2.5m

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Plant Care

Watering

During summer, Water daily or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. During Winter season water once in 2 days or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop. Curly or dry leaves suggest, the plant is dry and needs watering. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Always check your soil before watering.

Light

During summer season keep the plants in shaded area and during winter season plants can withstand direct/indirect light.

Temperature

During summer season or when the temperature is above 45°C place the plant in shaded area. During winter season or the when the temperature is below 45°C the plants can be directly placed in direct/indirect sunlight.

Fertilizer

Apply liquid fertilizer or slow release fertilizer once in 15 days. Always fertilizer the plants during the morning hours when the temperature is low. For best results use Folikraft ready to use Outdoor Plant Food / Flower Booster.

Plant Bio

Care of the tree Schinus terebinthifolius or Brazilian peppertree

The genus Schinus, family Anacardiaceae, includes about 15 species of trees and shrubs native to South America. Some species are: Schinus terebinthifolius, Schinus polygamus, Schinus latifolius, Schinus molle, Schinus dependens.

Common names: Brazilian peppertree, Christmasberry tree, Florida holly, Rose pepper, Broadleaved pepper tree. This species is native to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

They are dioecious evergreen trees with a dense rounded crown that reach 8 meters in height. The glossy dark green leathery leaves are alternate and odd-pinnate. The flowers are small, cream-colored and not very decorative. They produce quite decorative red fruits.

They are used as isolated specimens and to form rows. Its wood is highly valued for its hardness and its resin is also used. They are ideal for Mediterranean coastal gardens protected from frost.

Schinus terebinthifolius needs full sun exposure and a frost-free climate.

They grow well in any soil that has good drainage but prefer well-drained slightly clay soils.

These drought-resistant plants need occasional watering in summer when they are adults; young plants need more water at first.

They appreciate a light fertilizer with compost in autumn.

They can be pruned in late winter to keep them compact.

They are plants resistant to the usual pests and diseases.

They are propagated from seed sown in spring and by semi-mature cuttings in summer.

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