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Brazilian Pepper

Schinus terebinthifolia var. rhoifolius

Anacardiaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Schinus terebinthifolia var. rhoifolius is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and medium water. It grows to a height of 3–6 meters in USDA zones 8–11. This ornamental plant blooms with pink and white flowers in late summer to mid-fall and has fragrant foliage. It thrives in sandy, loamy, or clay soils and attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Height

3–6 m

Spread

3–6 m

Zones

9–11

Flower colors

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Growing Tips

Provide well-draining soil and avoid waterlogged conditions. Prune to shape after flowering. Tolerant of coastal conditions and drought once established.

Pollinator Information

Its flowers are attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.

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