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California Pepper Tree – Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Shade Tree for Southern California Landscapes

California Pepper Tree – Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Shade Tree for Southern California Landscapes

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Description

SoCalPlant California Pepper Tree

The California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) is an evergreen shade tree with a 20 ft tall by 20 ft wide canopy and feathery, drought-tolerant foliage. Perfect as a shade tree or focal point in sun-drenched landscapes; blooms yellow and white from spring to summer.

California Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) — SoCalPlant

The California Pepper Tree is an evergreen ornamental shade tree designed for sun-drenched Southern California landscapes. Grown by SoCalPlant, it offers airy, feathery foliage, warm-season blooms, and a scalable form that matures into a striking centerpiece for sunny yards.

Botanical name: Schinus molle
Growth rate: Moderate growth, developing a broad canopy over time
Light requirements: Partial to full sun
Blooms: Yellow and white flowers in spring through summer
Foliage: Evergreen, pinnate leaves with a light, airy silhouette
Mature size: Approximately 20 ft tall and 20 ft wide
Container/installation: Often offered in sturdy nursery containers for easy transport and transplanting
Landscape uses: Ideal as a shade tree, architectural focal point, or natural screen in sunny spaces

The California Pepper Tree brings practical, natural beauty to outdoor spaces. Its evergreen canopy provides seasonal shade to cool patios and entrances, supporting comfort and energy efficiency in warm climates. Once established, it tends toward drought tolerance, reducing irrigation demands while adding year-round structure. The tree’s feathery foliage softens hardscape lines and creates a welcoming, layered look in Mediterranean, desert-inspired, or coastal-inspired landscapes. For buyers through SoCalPlant, you’re getting a trusted, regionally experienced partner with guidance on spacing, planting, and ongoing care to support healthy growth and lasting curb appeal.

Botanical Name: Schinus molle

This evergreen leaf tree has a moderate growth rate and will grow to its potential in partial to full sunlight exposure. In spring to summer, this tree blooms with yellow and white flowers. These trees have a maturing size of 20 ft. in height and 20 ft. in width.

Specifications

Shipping Policy

At SoCal Plant, we specialize in delivering live plants throughout Southern California. Due to the nature of our products, we do not ship plants outside of our Southern California delivery area.

Delivery Area

We currently deliver only within Southern California.

We do not ship outside of Southern California.

If an order is placed outside of our service area, SoCal Plant reserves the right to cancel the order and issue a refund.

Delivery Fees

Orders under $299 are subject to a flat-rate delivery fee of $40.

Orders of $299 or more qualify for free delivery.

Delivery Schedule

Estimated Delivery Time: 2–14 Business Days (Monday–Friday)

Delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

Delivery schedules may vary due to route planning, weather conditions, traffic, product availability, seasonal demand, holidays, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Most deliveries are completed using our own delivery vehicles and drivers.

Delivery Delays

SoCal Plant is not responsible for delivery delays caused by weather, traffic, road closures, supply shortages, scheduling changes, customer availability, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Any delivery date provided by phone, text message, email, invoice, or on our website is an estimate only and does not constitute a guaranteed delivery date.

Order Inspection

Customers are responsible for inspecting all plants and products immediately upon delivery.

Any claims regarding damaged items, missing items, incorrect items, or delivery-related concerns must be reported within 24 hours of delivery and accompanied by clear photographs.

Live Plant Disclaimer

Live plants are living products and may vary in size, fullness, color, growth habit, and appearance.

Once plants have been delivered, SoCal Plant is not responsible for plant health, transplant shock, watering practices, weather conditions, soil conditions, pests, diseases, neglect, or any other factors outside of our control.

Limitation of Liability

SoCal Plant’s responsibility ends upon successful delivery of the order. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from delivery delays, customer care practices, weather conditions, or plant performance after delivery.

Contact Information

Phone
(626) 713-1311
Email
contact@socalplant.com
Business Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)

Refund & Return Policy

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, all sales are considered final.

Customers must inspect all plants and products upon delivery or pickup. Any concerns regarding plant condition, incorrect items, or damaged products must be reported within 24 hours of receiving the order.

Because we cannot control planting conditions, watering practices, soil conditions, weather, pests, diseases, or ongoing care after plants leave our possession, we do not offer refunds, returns, exchanges, or guarantees on live plants after delivery or pickup.

Refunds or replacements may only be considered if:

The wrong item was delivered.
The item arrived significantly damaged during delivery.
A claim is submitted within 24 hours of receipt with clear photos.

Plants that have been planted, transplanted, repotted, neglected, overwatered, underwatered, exposed to extreme weather, or otherwise altered after delivery are not eligible for refund or replacement.

Special orders, custom orders, installation services, delivery fees, and labor charges are non-refundable.

By purchasing from SoCal Plant, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these terms.