Genus of about 30 species of shrubs and trees, usually dioecious, evergreen, native to forests from Mexico to Uruguay. Schinus terebinthifolius is an evergreen tree with compact, leafy and rounded foliage. The leaves, leathery, weakly aromatic, pinnate, of an intense green colour. The light brown bark cracks early into large plates. From late summer to autumn, small whitish flowers bloom, followed by red fruits with a resinous scent. It can reach 10-12 m in height.
Pedoclimatic needs
It adapts to all types of soil as long as it is free from stagnation, preferring sandy or medium-textured soil. Grow in full sun or partial shade. A very drought-resistant species, it can also be grown in gardens without water, even if the young plants benefit from regular watering. Moderately rustic (-4°/-6°C), however it is affected by damp cold.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Schinus terebinthifolius
Family: Anacardiaceae
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