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ZANTHOXYLUM piperitum purple-leaved
Commonly known as Japan pepper
Rare form of Japan pepper. Aromatic shiny purple foliage. Leaves small and pinnate. Spiny stems
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - pinnate, glossy, leaves to 15cm (6in) long, each with 11-23 oval leaflets. Yellow autumn colouring.
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - bushy shrub. Produces panicles 5cm (2in) long of small, cup-shaped flowers from the leaf axils. Can produce small, berry-like red fruit which split to reveal shiny, black seeds.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Partial shade - light, dappled shade -
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage - aromatic foliage
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Zanthoxylum - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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