ZANTHOXYLUM piperitum
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ZANTHOXYLUM piperitum
Commonly known as Japan pepper, Sichuan pepper
Spiny pepper with small, yellow-green flowers and tiny, red, berry-like fruits
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan -
Deciduousglossy, dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, each with 11-23 ovate, toothed leaflets turning yellow in autumn
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BorderSuitable for a 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
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy, spiny shrub, eventually small tree. Produces panicles, 5cm (2in) long, of small, cup-shaped flowers from the leaf axils followed by fruits which split to reveal black seeds. Bark and fruit are also aromatic
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Tree
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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 - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented foliageAromatic foliage
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Zanthoxylum - Growing Guide
