Schinus molle

Species

Also called Peruvian pepper, American pepper, Peruvian peppertree, false pepper, pepper tree, peppercorn tree, California pepper tree, pepperina

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Typetree

“The tree is prized for its clusters of small pink berries that serve as a mild, fruity alternative to black pepper.” — How to Grow Pink Pepper (Schinus molle): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to germination14–30 days

Lightfull sun

Watermoderate moisture

“making it relatively easy to propagate from seed. Maintain consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging.” — How to germinate Schinus molle — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Soil pH6–8

Hardiness zones8b–11

Spacing236–315 in

Height394–591 in

Propagationseed, cuttings

“Propagation from Seed: Soak cleaned seeds in warm water for 24 hours, then sow 1 cm deep in sterile seed mix.” — How to Grow Pink Pepper (Schinus molle): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenripe in late summer to autumn

“The small, dioecious flowers appear in spring, with female trees producing the characteristic pink drupes that ripen in late summer to autumn.” — How to Grow Pink Pepper (Schinus molle): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsberries

“The tree is prized for its clusters of small pink berries that serve as a mild, fruity alternative to black pepper.” — How to Grow Pink Pepper (Schinus molle): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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