{"product_id":"nasiona-brazylijskiego-drzewa-pieprzowego-schinus-terebinthifolia","title":"Brazilian Pepper Tree Seeds - Schinus terebinthifolia","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eBrazilian Pepper Tree - Schinus terebinthifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSchinus terebinthifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen, dioecious shrub or small tree from the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), native to Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It forms a dense, rounded crown on a short, often multi-stemmed trunk. The leaves are imparipinnate, \u003cstrong\u003e10–22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, composed of 3–15 glossy, dark green leaflets with finely serrated margins; when crushed, they smell of pepper and turpentine. A significant proportion of the pink pepper sold as a spice comes from this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species grows very quickly: under favorable conditions, young plants reach about \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 m in height within 2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the first flowers and fruits may appear after just \u003cstrong\u003e3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature specimens usually measure \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, exceptionally up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a crown spread of \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a container in the temperate European climate, the plant remains considerably smaller and can easily be maintained as a 1.5–3 m tall shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eSmall white or creamy-white flowers are gathered in panicle-like inflorescences growing from the leaf axils. The plant flowers mainly from late summer to autumn; the flowers are highly attractive to bees.\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSchinus terebinthifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dioecious species – only female plants set fruit if a male specimen grows nearby. The spherical drupes, \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter, ripen over several months, changing color from green to intense red or pink, and remain on the branches for up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming dense, highly decorative clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIts natural range includes eastern and southern Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. There, the plant grows from coastal dunes and riparian forests to dry, poor soils at elevations of up to \u003cstrong\u003e2000 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a climate with an average annual temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e12–26 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dispersed by birds, it has become established in many warm regions of the world (Florida, Hawaii, South Africa, Australia), where it is sometimes considered invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Brazilian Pepper Tree grows best in full sun, although it tolerates partial shade. It has no high soil requirements: it tolerates sandy, poor and acidic substrates, periodic flooding and salinity, requiring only good drainage in a container. Established plants tolerate drought, but in a pot they should be watered regularly when the top layer of the substrate has dried out. Woody specimens tolerate brief temperature drops to around \u003cstrong\u003e-6 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, corresponding to USDA Zone 9; young seedlings are more sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn the temperate European climate, the species is grown in a container: outdoors from spring to autumn, and in winter in a bright, cool room at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e5–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with limited watering. The plant tolerates pruning very well – regular shaping in spring helps maintain a compact habit and a size suited to the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eGlossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of scarlet fruits make \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSchinus terebinthifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e an attractive container tree for patios, balconies and conservatories, as well as a charming bonsai subject. The plant's sap may irritate the skin of sensitive individuals, so it is advisable to wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54108281438536,"sku":"2714","price":4.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54108281471304,"sku":"2715","price":7.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108281504072,"sku":"2716","price":64.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Brazylijskiego-Drzewa-PieprzowegoSchinus-Terebinthifolia-6.webp?v=1790068636","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-brazylijskiego-drzewa-pieprzowego-schinus-terebinthifolia","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}