Brazilian Pepper Tree

The Schinus terebinthifolia, commonly known as Brazilian Pepper Tree, Brazilian Pepper, or Christmas Berry, is an evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its dense foliage and clusters of bright red berries.

• Appearance: Forms a bushy to spreading tree with glossy green compound leaves, small white flowers, and decorative clusters of red berries.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Best suited as an outdoor landscape plant for open gardens, screening, boundaries, and ornamental planting.
• Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering. Once established, it is quite tolerant of heat and dry conditions.
• Benefits: Evergreen, fast-growing, provides dense screening, and produces attractive red berries that add seasonal colour.
• Safety: Sap and plant parts may cause skin irritation in sensitive people, and the berries should not be treated as edible.