Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia)
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Brazilian pepper

Schinus terebinthifolia

Invasive: remove, don't plant · FISC Category I

One of Florida's most damaging invasive plants. It crowds out native vegetation, and birds spread the red berries. It is prohibited from sale in Florida. Remove it; cut stumps resprout unless treated.

USDA zones
10a–10b
Sun
—
Salt tolerance
High
Drought tolerance
High
Mature size
Shrubby tree to 30 ft
Florida native
No
Florida-Friendly
No
Removed with our Landscape Removal & Stump Grinding service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.