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ZANTHOXYLUM
Commonly known as Yellow wood
Genus of 200 or more species of spiny, deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, mainly from forest in Asia, Australia, North to South America and Africa.
Used as bonsai trees.
The fruit of several species is used to make Sichuan pepper.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Tall Shrub - or small trees, broadly rounded to upright. Aromatic bark.
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Full sun -
Partial shade - light, dappled shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - Asia, Australia, North to South America, Africa. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Zanthoxylum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ZANTHOXYLUM
ZANTHOXYLUM piperitum >
Commonly known as: Japan pepper.
Spiny pepper with small, yellow-green flowers and tiny, red, berry-like fruits
ZANTHOXYLUM piperitum purple-leaved >
Commonly known as: Japan pepper.
Rare form of Japan pepper. Aromatic shiny purple foliage. Leaves small and pinnate. Spiny stems
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
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
