38 City Trees
Peruvian pepper tree
(Schinus molle) is a
drought-tolerant evergreen
here. It can grow up to 10
m (33 feet) in height. The
weeping form is common
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ly used here, showing off
attractive foliage and clus-
ters of pinkish fruits in the
fall and winter. This tree can
be invasive.
Black mulberry (Morus
nigra) comes from Asia.
This pollution- and salt-tol-
erant tree grows up to 12
m (39 feet). It needs ade-
quate water to produce its
edible fruit, a dark purple
berry that is considered by
many to be the tastiest of
mulberries.
