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Brazilian Pepper Tree

Schinusaroeira

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Family

Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Schinus (SKY-nus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Textured

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | neutral

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