Brazilian pepper tree

American  

noun

1. a small Brazilian evergreen tree or shrub, Schinus terebinthifolius, of the cashew family, having inconspicuous white flowers and bright red fruit: the berries are used for Christmas decorations.

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Example Sentences

Edwards spent two days in 90-degree heat clearing a ficus tree off the front of his house and a Brazilian pepper tree off the back, going from 234 pounds to 219 in the process.

From Washington Post

The beetle’s success so far is something researchers hope to repeat with the Brazilian pepper tree.

From Washington Times

Recently, when the Polo Lounge’s patio, strewed with white wrought-iron tables, lost its partial shade — a huge Brazilian pepper tree had to be removed — it barely prompted a murmur.

From New York Times

One is the raccoon and the other is the Brazilian pepper tree.

From New York Times

The Brazilian pepper tree has just been introduced to the island and is starting to invade as well.

From New York Times