Gardening Plant Encyclopedia Tree California pepper tree By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 1, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email California pepper tree Overview Description A graceful, weeping habit makes a mature California pepper tree a sight to behold. This tough evergreen tree is perfect for providing expansive shade in xeric landscapes. It thrives in drought conditions after it establishes a strong root system. Be sure to plant this fast grower where it has ample room to spread. Genus Name Schinus molle Common Name California pepper tree Plant Type Tree Light Part Sun, Sun Height 20 to 20 feet Width null to 20 feet Flower Color White Season Features Summer Bloom, Winter Interest Special Features Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers Zones 10, 11, 8, 9 Problem Solvers Deer Resistant, Good For Privacy Learn how to maximize your eco-friendly gardening More Videos » Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit