Pepper, California Tree, Schinus Molle, Pink Peppercorn, 10 Seeds! Groco CALIFORNIA PEPPER TREE (Schinus molle) WINNER/ BUYER GETS APPX. 10 SEEDS!! Perennial tree Yellow-green blooms 50 feet tall Full sun or part shade Zones 9-11 (some say even 7 or 8) Fruit of the california peppercorn tree is sometimes used dried in a pepper mix. Used fresh, is mildly citrus fruit flavor and goes wel in desserts, sauces, and dressings. Comes with planting instructions. California pepper tree seeds should be soaked in a glass of lukewarm water for 12 hours before being planted. This will give the seeds a chance to absorb water that will be used to speed up germination and give the seedlings a strong start.