Schinus terebinthifolius

Brazilian Pepper Tree, Christmas Berry Tree, Florida Holly

Family: Anacardiaceae Cashew


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Height 10' to 25' / 3.00m to 7.60m
Spread 10' to 25' / 3.00m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive, naturalizing