Common Names: Brazilian Pepper Tree, Broad-leaf Pepper, Christmas Berry, or Florida Holly
Botanical Name: Schinus terebinthifolius
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Control
Evergreen
Flowering Plant
Frost Tolerant (23°F/-5°C)
High-Hedging Plant
Shrub
Tree
Average Width Growth: 15 Feet - 30 Feet
Average Height Growth: 10 Feet - 30 Feet
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 8 Years - 15 Years
Plant Spacing: 4 Feet - 15 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Invasive
Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Mix
Blooming Season: Late Fall
Fertilizing Season: Spring - Early Fall
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4 or Rose & Flower 4-6-2
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
una vez establecida después de 1 a 2 años.
Brazilian Pepper Tree
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