Schinus polygamus

Old Davis Rd., north of Buehler Alumni/Visitor Center

The huingan tree is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a round canopy. It is considered highly invasive in parts of California.


Botanical Name: Schinus polygamus
Common Name: huingan
Location: Old Davis Rd., north of Buehler Alumni/Visitor Center
Family: Anacardiaceae
Sunset Zones: 8, 9, 11-24, H1, H2
Native Range: Western South America
Habitat: Tolerates drought, heat, and aridity.
General Habit: Evergreen, grows to 30 ft. tall with a broad rounded canopy.
Notes: Considered an invasive weed in areas of California and other parts of the USA.