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
Further Reading....
  • 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.

ZANTHOXYLUM simulans

 

 

  • 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.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
    Town garden
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Zanthoxylum - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (15ft)
  

Useful extras...

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