Schinus molle

I have noticed that pepper trees (naturalized) don't seem to have any
understory growth beneath them apart from a few suckers or seedlings. Is
this because of allelopathy or merely the dense shade, heavy litter and
dry conditions? I have been checking my various reference books as well
as the internet and have been unable to locate any specific information.

Thanks in advance,

Ryan Gyurkovitz
34.5N Coastal California (Oxnard Plain)
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