Native Range South America Appearance Brazilian peppertree is an evergreen shrub or small tree typically growing 10–23 ft (3–7 m) tall. The sprawling branches and typically short trunk have gray bark. The leaves are pinnately compound and give off a strong turpentine odor when crushed. Male and female flowers usually appear on separate plants. Both flowers are tiny and white and appear in large, clustered inflorescences. Each female flower produces a single dark red, berry-like fruit. Impact Brazilian peppertree displaces native plant species, reduces density and species diversity of native bird populations, reduces nesting sites for native tortoises, and alters fire regimes. Its sap can cause contact dermatitis and inflammation in sensitive individuals, and its fruits reportedly sometimes have paralyzing effects on birds, humans, and grazing animals upon ingestion. Reference Halbritter, D.A., M.B. Rayamajhi, G.S. Wheeler, C.R. Minteer, J.P. Cuda, S.M., Steininger, and V. Manrique. 2022. Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia): History and Ecology in North America. In: R.L. Winston, Ed. Biological Control of Weeds in North America. North American Invasive Species Management Association, Milwaukee, WI. NAISMA-BCW-2022-27-BRAZILIAN PEPPERTREE-P. https://bugwoodcloud.org/resource/files/25229.pdf