Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi
Frost tender, bushy large shrub or small tree with pinnate leaves, to 17cm long, composed of up to 13 leaflets, and panicles, to 15cm long, of tiny white flowers in summer and autumn, followed by red fruit. To 7m. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1829. [PD]. Don.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.953/1850].
Notes
Published Mar 17, 2010 - 03:47 PM | Last updated Mar 18, 2010 - 10:49 AM
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South America |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Brazilian pepper tree, Christmas berry tree |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Schinus terebinthifolia |
| Confidence level | high |