Common names:
California Pepper Tree
Mastic Tree
Peppercorn Tree
Peruvian Mastic Tree
California Peppertree

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Wet
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Leaves: Needled
Fruit: Dehiscent
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Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Bi-Color
Flower Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Summer
Other
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Terrariums
Uses: Provides winter interest
Medicinal Herb
Cut Flower
Good as a cover crop
Edible Parts: Stem
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Containers: Preferred depth

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