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Re: Schinus terebinthifolius...merits?

It is one of the worse weeds here in Hawaii.  It invades pasture, has
toxins (related to poison ivy) and eventually overruns things here in
tropical conditions. S. molii is a different story.  I don't think anyone
has any problems with it here....

MTF

>>From: Dave Encisco <dencisco@eos.arc.nasa.gov>
>>Subject: Schinus terebinthifolius...merits?
>>Sender: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
>>Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 08:53:34 -0800 (PST)
>>
>> ----- Sean O'Hara wrote -----
>> >Schinus terebinthifolius, also common in our area, is a very
>> >different tree with its own set of merits.
>>
>> Sean,
>>
>> I would like to know what the merits are of the Brazilian Pepper. My
>> neighbor (actually he had a landscaper do it) planted four good size
>> trees 10 ft. apart three feet from our west fence. This will probably
>> have a rather drastic affect on my sun loving garden. Time to put in a
>> root barrier.
>>
>> Dave
>
>Dave -
>
>Well, perhaps these will be less of a problem than you think.
>Schinus terebinthifolius is actually a far better choice for a small
>garden than it cousin just discussed.  It is much smaller in stature
>and slower growing.  Those I have seen planted as stree trees don't
>seem to be causeing pavement problems and are a nice size for this
>use.  Eventually they can become larger than, say, a purple leaf
>plum, but they are certainly no where the size of an Ash.  Their
>brilliant fall color and deciduous nature gives you a show in the
>fall and good light in the winter.  Perhaps you'll enjoy a bit of
>shade in the summer afternoons.
>
>Regarding root barriers, this might still be a good idea as any tree
>tends to have far more extensive root systems than most people
>believe.  The old rule of thumb that the roots extend to the
>'dripline' (the edge of the tree's shadow at 'high noon') is a myth
>- they usually extend about twice that it they can.
>
>Another nice feature of this tree are the clusters of small blue
>berries on female trees.  Almost metallic in color, the are a nice
>addition to the crown of the tree when the leaves turn a blaze of
>red, orange, or yellow.
>
> Sean A. O'Hara                     sean.ohara@ucop.edu
> 710 Jean Street                    (510) 987-0577
> Oakland, California 94610-1459     h o r t u l u s   a p t u s
> U.S.A.                             'a garden suited to its purpose'
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