Peruvian pepper tree
Schinus molle
A spicy magic from distant lands
Tree11.5×6 mzone 9–12full sun
Profile
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 11.5 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 50 years
- First yield
- after 6 years
- Hardiness
- zone 9–12
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
evergreenscented
Flowering & harvest
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowering |
Uses
Edible: Berries (dried & roasted) (pepper substitute, flavor in beverages and wine), distilled oil (spice in baked goods); gum
Origin & habitat
In the dry regions of the Andes, it is found as a shrub in arid areas, but it reaches tree size in dry riverbeds with accessible groundwater.
Various habitats in lowland to alpine areas, North, South, Stewart, and Chatham Islands. Rocky and sandy moorland, often located near streams.
⚠️ Hazards
Toxicity: slightly toxic
The seed contains an allergenic substance that can irritate the mucous membranes. It is recommended to avoid consumption if you have allergies.
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