Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
pepper tree
Schinus molle

(Photo credit: George Staples)


Other names:California pepper tree
Description: Tree up to 50' tall with slender drooping branches, a spreading crown, leaves in two rows of 7-20 paired leaflets, clusters of tiny yellowish-white flowers and pink or purple fruits.
Risk areas: Dry forest and moist areas up to at least 4000 ft. elevation.

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