pepper tree

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Definition of pepper tree in English English dictionary

small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits

small African deciduous tree with spreading crown having leaves clustered toward ends of branches and clusters of creamy flowers resembling lilacs small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits

small African deciduous tree with spreading crown having leaves clustered toward ends of branches and clusters of creamy flowers resembling lilacs

Related Terms

Brazilian pepper tree

An evergreen Brazilian tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) having aromatic foliage and clusters of red, berrylike fruits used for Christmas decorations. It is naturalized in warm regions and a serious pest in Hawaii and Florida. Also called Christmas berry tree

brazilian pepper tree

small Brazilian evergreen resinous tree or shrub having dark green leaflets and white flowers followed by bright red fruit; used as a street tree and lawn specimen

peppertree

{i} type of evergreen tree

Hyphenation

Pep·per Tree

Turkish pronunciation

pepır tri

Pronunciation

/ˈpepər ˈtrē/ /ˈpɛpɜr ˈtriː/