ZANTHOXYLUM simulans

Commonly known as Chinese prickly ash

(bungei) - an unusual tall shrub with distinctly spiny branches and greenish yellow flowers in early summer followed by small rounded reddish fruits

ZANTHOXYLUM simulans

~~£20.00~~ £15.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Description
Mature Size
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Deciduous
leaves to 20cm (8in) long, each with up to 11 toothed, glossy, dark-green leaflets which turn yellow to reddish yellow in autumn.
Yellow
Greenish yellow
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
5m (15ft)
Tall Shrub
Spreading shrub or small tree. Produces tiny, cup-shaped flowers in cymes 5cm (2in) across. Fruits split to reveal glossy black seeds.
Hardy - cold winter Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Or light dappled shade.
Additional Features
Berries These plants have berries.
Good to know
husks are used for culinary purposes, seeds are discarded.
Pests & Diseases
none.
Place of origin
China, Japan, Taiwan.
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf form
Pinnate see photos above
Leaf margin
Incised see photos above
Leaf shape
Ovate see photos above
Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading