Schinus terebinthifolius Scorecard

Species:  Schinus terebinthifolius

Common Name:  Brazilian peppertree

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Results

Impact Total:7 / 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 RateWhile it has spread rapidly in Florida and Hawaii, it does not seem to be as invasive yet in California (Cal-IPC).3
Spread AmountAppears to be relatively static (Cal-IPC). Southern Coast, to 200m (DiTomaso).2
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalForms dense monocultures within a few years, may produce allelopathic chemicals. Not common enough in California to have an impact (Cal-IPC). Rated limited in the Cal-IPC Inventory2
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalForms dense monocultures, shading out native vegetation. Produces allelopathic chemicals. Not common enough in CA to have an impact (Cal-IPC).0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total7

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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