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    Zanthoxylum piperitum

    Also Known As

    • Fagara piperita
    • Zanthoxylum piperitum 'Sansho'
    • Japanese pepper
    • Sansho

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Zanthoxylum piperitum plant details

    Zanthoxylum piperitum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zanthoxylum piperitum

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring
    Uses: culinary, edible, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zanthoxylum piperitum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zanthoxylum piperitum, the Japanese pepper, is a deciduous, aromatic, spiny shrub or small tree with small, yellowish green flowers and scarlet fruits. The dried fruits are ground and commonly used in Japanese and Korean cuisine. The foliage is also edible. Use it in salads or stirfries. This species has separate male and female plants. Unfortunately, our plants are seed grown so we don't know their sex. Buy two and take your chances or buy more to increase your luck. The flowers of both males and females are also edible.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This is a gourmet delight from the scrub and mountains of Japan! Its neat bushy habit, graceful form and its unique foliage consisting of numerous small leaflets make this quite distinct 8' shrub a fine ornamental as well. Small, yellow-green flowers produced in spring can be used for culinary purposes, the male flowers are eaten as hana-sansho, while the female (if a male is present) produce red peppercorns which are ground for spice, the young leaves can also be eaten raw or cooked. An unusual specimen for the edible garden which thrives in light shade; ours are unsexed seedlings. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Small red fruits, dark green leaflets have a peppery taste. Dried fruit and seeds are ground as a spice, Zones 6-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Zanthoxylum piperitum plant

    How to Grow Zanthoxylum piperitum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zanthoxylum simulans

    aka Japanese pepper, Prickly Ash, Sichuan Pepper

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Zanthoxylum simulans fruit by Kristine Paulus
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