The ability of the Brazillian Pepper to thrive in our part of Florida is unrivaled by any other tree (except maybe the Melaleuca, another introduced exotic invasive). This specimen was described as a Heritage tree by the applicant requesting a survey of the site for Threatened and Endangered Species. Fortunately for him it was a Pepper and in Charlotte County sites that will be built are required to remove noxious and invasive trees/plants. These trees are easily recognized by the red berry which are spread by the birds that eat them. It is because of the heavy load of berries and green foliage that it is frequently misunderstood to be "Florida Holly" by tourists, those that are recently relocated and even veteran Floridians.