Zanthoxylum simulans Szechuan pepper (Rutaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Zanthoxylum simulans
Szechuan pepper
Deciduous shrub
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The Zanthoxylum simulans plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Szechuan pepper. Some home gardeners know the variety as Z. bungei.

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Latin Name:  Zanthoxylum simulans
Common Name:  Szechuan pepper
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  Hance.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Virgin wilds, hillsides and open woods[147].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in loamy soils in most positions, but prefers a good deep well-drained moisture retentive soil in full sun or semi-shade[1, 11, 200]. A plant has been growing well for many years in deep woodland shade at Cambridge Botanic gardens, it was fruiting heavily in autumn 1996[K]. Cultivated for its seed, which is used as a condiment in China[46, 61]. Flowers are formed on the old wood[206]. The bruised leaves are strongly aromatic[245]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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