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- $1,100.00
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- $1,100.00
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Learn About Your New Schinus molle - Peppercorn Tree
Schinus molle – Peppercorn Tree is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen tree known for its pendulous foliage, sculptural form, and strong drought resistance. Often planted for shade, structure, and visual softness, it reaches a mature height of 10–15 metres with a wide canopy spread of 8–12 metres, making it ideal for feature planting, driveways, paddocks, and large rural landscapes.
Its fine, weeping leaves resemble those of a willow, giving the canopy a graceful, flowing appearance. In late spring to summer, the tree produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by rosy-pink berries—a signature visual element that adds colour and attracts birds.
Schinus molle – Peppercorn Tree thrives in full sun, tolerates poor soils, and is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it a reliable performer in dry, open environments. It requires very little maintenance, though occasional shaping can help maintain canopy balance.
This tree is also well-suited to Mediterranean, coastal, and semi-arid climates. Its characterful trunk, flowing foliage, and year-round presence make it a favourite for those seeking natural elegance at scale.
Key Details
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Botanical Name: Schinus molle
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Common Name: Peppercorn Tree
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Mature Height: 10–15 metres
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Mature Width: 8–12 metres
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Foliage: Fine, weeping, grey-green leaves; semi-evergreen
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Flowers: Small white flowers in spring to early summer
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Fruit: Pink-red clusters of peppercorn-like berries
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Form: Broad, weeping canopy; sculptural trunk
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Tolerates poor, sandy, and well-drained soils
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Drought Tolerance: High once established
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Maintenance: Very low; occasional pruning to shape if needed
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Uses: Shade tree, feature planting, driveways, paddocks, windbreak
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Evergreen/Deciduous: Semi-evergreen
Why Choose Schinus molle – Peppercorn Tree?
Schinus molle – Peppercorn Tree is one of the most graceful and recognisable feature trees in Australian landscapes. With its weeping, feathery foliage, gnarled trunk, and clusters of pinkish-red berries, it offers a striking presence and soft movement in any setting.
Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, the Peppercorn Tree is ideal for large gardens, rural properties, paddock planting, driveways, and shade around outdoor spaces. This is a tree that makes a statement—both sculptural and functional.
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