What does pepper tree mean?
• PEPPER TREE (noun) The noun PEPPER TREE has 2 senses: 1. small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits 2. small African deciduous tree with spreading crown having leaves clustered toward ends of branches and clusters of creamy flowers resembling lilacs Familiarity information: PEPPER TREE used as a noun is rare.