The false pepper tree is a shrub that can measure up to 15 m high in its natural environment. It can grow in France but only in regions where winter is mild.
It is an interesting shrub to plant by the sea since it tolerates sea spray well and loves mild climates. After each pruning, its foliage becomes denser, making it an ideal shrub for creating privacy and windbreak hedges. The berries of the pepper tree are also prized in traditional medicine, as are its leaves.