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California Pepper, Peruvian Pepper
California Pepper, Peruvian Pepper

Common name:California Pepper, Peruvian Pepper
Botanical name:Schinus molle

The California Pepper is a fast-growing evegreen tree that will mature to a height of 25-40' and as wide. Its bright green leaves are divided into many narrow, 1 1/2-2" long leaflets. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting Schinus as it can end up clogging the channel. Eventually, it will overtake a small front or back yard because of its size.

Designer: City of Livermore

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Photographer: GardenSoft

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