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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
£17.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Husks are used for culinary purposes, seeds are discarded. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
China, Japan, Taiwan. -
Deciduousleaves to 20cm (8in) long, each with up to 11 toothed, glossy, dark-green leaflets which turn yellow to reddish yellow in autumn.
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Yellow
Greenish yellow -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Incised
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub or small tree. Produces tiny, cup-shaped flowers in cymes 5cm (2in) across. Fruits split to reveal glossy black seeds.
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Or light dappled shade. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
5m (15ft)
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Zanthoxylum - Growing Guide
