Tender to half hardy. Susceptible to wood decay in age. Was a fairly common small specimen tree in the 1910's and 1920's. Flowers are cream colored to white, conspicuous and make their appearance in spring and summer. Fruit are maroon in color and small compared to the other Pepper trees we have studied.
Many twigs end in a thorn.
Good specimen for the small landscape, useful in massing. Is adaptable, tender to half hardy. East of Bldg 2 in front of the bldg. Small to medium evergreen tree growing to a height of 25 to 35 ft with a spread of 30 to 35 ft. Has a dome to broad dome habit.