Hopefully this will cut down on the mess.
There is no way to be sure this tree will grow back.
Perform cutting and trimming of the California pepper tree during the winter season, when the tree is no longer in its active growth phase. 2 Trim any dead twigs sprouting from the tree's branches. This tree maintenance plan addresses a discrete collection of 50 California Pepper trees (Schinus molle) growing in portions of the public right-of-way along East High Street from its intersection with Moorpark Avenue to the block of East High Street in Moorpark, California.
Several of the trees may be remnants of an original. Aug 22, A novice gardener. Answer from NGA. August 22, Your California Pepper Tree is Schinus, with fast growth to 25'' high.
The trunks of old trees are gnarled with knots and burls, giving it character.
Too bad your tree is too close to your home or at least badly sited.
It has a spreading nature and looks more like a shrub than a tree in youth. Some of the lowest branches will drop off as the tree grows. Mar 01, Once a pepper tree has branches the width of your arm it’s better not to cut them at all because peppers are subject to psyllids, beetles, rot and other damage and cutting through branches can allow places for these pests and diseases to get into the tree, but in the case of your tree, it sounds as if something has to be done.
If worst comes to worst, replace the tree and plant the new one further. Apr 16, A California pepper tree is easy to grow if you buy a container tree with a sturdy trunk.
You can also grow this tree from seed, but it isn’t an easy process. Pruning a California pepper tree is necessary if you want a healthy, attractive tree.
The weeping habit makes the tree’s canopy seem low to the ground. Prune it every winter to keep the canopy treehaul.clubted Reading Time: 3 mins.