Broadleaved Pepper Tree

Broad leaf plant with red berries

Scientific name: Schinus terebinthifolius

Description

  • Bushy tree to 8 metres tall
  • Dark green leaves 5 to 9 opposite leaflets
  • Minute greenish to yellow flowers at end of branches
  • Fruit are small, red berries which ripen in autumn
  • Leaves and berries have a pepper smell when crushed.

Weed status - restricted matter category 3

Includes weeds, pest animals and noxious fish such as gambusia, dingoes and yellow crazy ants.

You must not distribute this restricted matter.

Due to its potential to cause serious economic, environmental or social harm, these weeds are regulated by Council.

We have an annual inspection program for properties in Logan.

Council has the authority to issue a Biosecurity Order to properties with category three restricted matter.

Control method

Foliar Spray

Herbicide is diluted with water at a specific rate, and sprayed over the foliage to point of runoff.

Most suited to shrubs, grasses and dense vines less than six metres tall.

Cut Stump

Involves lopping the weed close to the ground and then spraying the stump immediately (within 15 seconds) with herbicide to ensure absorption.

Basal Bark Spraying

Involves mixing a suitable herbicide in diesel and spraying the full circumference of the plant’s trunk or stem, completely wetting 30 to 45 centimetres from the ground level up the stem.

Herbicide warning

Before using any herbicide always read the label carefully and ensure that the chemical is registered for use on the target weed. All herbicides must be applied strictly in accordance with the directions on the label. 

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