Brazilian Pepper Schinus terebinthifolius Anacardiaceae
	Form: Shrub or small tree Seasonality: Evergreen perennial Size: 21 feet, but reported as high as 50 feet Flowers: Dense clusters of white flowers Leaves: 5 to 15 leaflets, roughly oval, finely toothed edges and yellowish veins Fruit; In dense clusters, showy bright red berries that attract birds Stems/Trunks: Upright, single or multiple Range/Origin: South America Hardiness: Sunset Zone 13, 14,15-17, 19-24 Comments: No thorns, Handling the leaves may cause dermatitis Cultural Requirements : · Exposure: Full Sun · Water: Low to moderate · Soil: Ordinary, well drained soils · Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, suckers · Maintenance: Some; seed pod removal, optional pruning
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