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Image of Schinus molle
V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
Altitude: 800-1200 m. 05 27, 2006
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Species: | Schinus molle L. | |
Family: | Anacardiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Sapindales | |
Chilean Name: | Molle , Pimiento , Pimientero de Perú | |
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Record: | 0411 |
About 12 Schinus in Chile and 5 in our data base. | |
About 14 Anacardiaceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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Native Frequent
Height: 10 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Schinus molle V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 10 m.
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Image of Schinus molle V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Dry, arid areas, with long drought periods of 6 - 10 months. Precipitations of 100 mm - 300 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Schinus molle V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Schinus molle V Region, Cuesta La Dormida & La Campana, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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More photos (3) of Schinus molle L. available here |
More species from the same Anacardiaceae family in our data base: Schinus molle (Molle / Pimiento / Pimientero de Perú) |