{"product_id":"nasiona-schinusa-peruwianskiego-schinus-molle","title":"Peruvian Pepper Tree Seeds - Schinus Molle","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePeruvian pepper tree - Schinus molle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSchinus molle\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the Peruvian pepper tree or pepper tree, is an evergreen tree from the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). It forms a broad, heavily branched crown with drooping, willow-like shoots, while its pinnate leaves release a peppery aroma when crushed. It usually grows to \u003cstrong\u003e6–9 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, and under favorable conditions can reach \u003cstrong\u003e15 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and a similar width. Dense clusters of pink to red fruits, known commercially as pink peppercorns, appear on female specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSchinus molle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing tree. Once established, young plants grow by \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 m per year\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tree reaches full maturity in \u003cstrong\u003eless than 20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. The imparipinnate leaves, \u003cstrong\u003e8–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, consist of \u003cstrong\u003e19–41\u003c\/strong\u003e narrow leaflets. The roots are shallow and the wood is brittle, so crown training is recommended when the tree is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species is functionally dioecious - male and female flowers usually develop on separate plants. The flowers are small, creamy white or pale yellow, and borne in drooping panicles; in warm climates, they appear from late winter to early summer. On female specimens, spherical drupes measuring \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter ripen, changing from green through pink to red. They are borne in clusters containing hundreds of fruits, which may remain on the tree all year. They are used in pink peppercorn blends.\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;\"\u003eThe natural range of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSchinus molle\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the dry areas of the Andes - from Peru through Bolivia to northern Chile and central Argentina, as well as Paraguay, Uruguay and southern Brazil. There, it grows on rocky slopes and in dry valleys. Since colonial times, it has been introduced throughout the Mediterranean region, California, South Africa and Australia, where it has become naturalized in some areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Peruvian pepper tree requires a warm, dry position in full sun. It grows best in light, well-drained soil - sandy or rocky, with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to alkaline - and tolerates some soil salinity. Established trees are highly drought-tolerant, while excess moisture is more harmful than a lack of water. Mature specimens planted in the ground tolerate brief temperature drops to around \u003cstrong\u003e-8\/-10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, but young plants can be damaged even by light frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn the temperate climate of Europe, growing it in a large container is the safest option: place it on a terrace in full sun during summer, and overwinter it in a bright, cool room at \u003cstrong\u003e5–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, watering sparingly. The plant tolerates pruning well, so it can be trained as a small tree with a weeping crown or grown in bonsai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe delicate, willow-like foliage, picturesque twisted trunk and pink fruit clusters make this species one of the most recognizable trees of Mediterranean and Californian landscapes. In warmer regions of Europe, it is planted as a shade tree and specimen tree, while in cooler areas it is grown in containers as an exotic accent on terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54108297101640,"sku":"2717","price":3.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54108297134408,"sku":"2718","price":4.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108297167176,"sku":"2719","price":42.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Schinusa-PeruwianskiegoSchinus-Molle-1.webp?v=1790068830","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-schinusa-peruwianskiego-schinus-molle","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}