Identifying Characteristics
| Size/Form: | Can reach 30' to 43' in height with an uneven crown. Often seen as a large thicket of tangled, arching branches sprouting from multiple stems. |
| Leaves: | Leaves are pinnately compound and alternate reaching 5" to 8" in length. Composed of 3 to 11 (usually 7to 9) leaflets, 1" to 2" long, with a terminal leaflet. Leaflets are elliptical and oblong. The upper surface is dark green with a paler underside. Toothed margin. Leaves are aromatic when crushed, smelling peppery or like turpentine. Winged midrib. |
| Bark: | Smooth, gray-brown bark which exude dark sap when cut. |
| Flowers: | Small white flowers in panicles with 1.5 mm petals. |
| Fruit: | Small, bright red spherical drupe. Often in clusters. Fruit is produced year round. |
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