Schinus molle Scorecard

Species:  Schinus molle

Common Name:  Peruvian peppertree

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Results

Impact Total:4 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:10 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateMildly invasive (Cal-IPC)1
Spread AmountCentral Valley, Central-western region, Southwestern region, Sierra Nevada foothills, and Tehachapi Mountains, to 700m (DiTomaso).1
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalInvades canyons, washes, slopes, riparian areas, fields, roadsides. Rated limited in the Cal-IPC Inventory.2
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total4

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionEasy to detect.5
ControlHand removal of mature plants and seedlings, removing root sprouts for 3 years or more can control infestation (DiTomaso).3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry0
Control0
OutreachOn Cal-IPC list and Don't Plant a Pest brochure.2
Total10

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