Common Names: Brazilian peppertree, Peruvian peppertree, California peppertree, aroeira, aroeira salsa, escobilla, Peruvian mastic tree, mastic-tree, aguaribay, American pepper, anacahuita, castilla, false pepper, gualeguay, Jesuit's balsam, molle del Peru, mulli, pepper tree, pimentero, pimientillo, pirul.
Schinus molle is a fast growing ornamental tree to 30' with graceful weeping branches, feathery pinnate leaves, and produces clusters of attractive rose/red aromatic berries. With time the trunk becomes an enhancing gnarled feature as with an aged olive tree. Subtropical. Easily grown indoors.
Hardy zone 9-11
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