Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum)
Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China, known for its aromatic pericarp used as a spice, producing a unique tingling se
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Sunlight
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist for young plants, drought tolerant when established.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam.
Temperature
Hardy in zones 5-9, tolerating winter lows to -15°C and summer highs up to 30°C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Care Requirements
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production.
Keep soil consistently moist for young plants, drought tolerant when established.
Well-draining, fertile loam.
Hardy in zones 5-9, tolerating winter lows to -15°C and summer highs up to 30°C.
Outdoor
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Medicinal, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-4 m
Spread
2-3 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
0.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
45000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSapindales
- familyRutaceae
- genusZanthoxylum
- speciesZanthoxylum bungeanum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The pericarp is edible and widely used as a spice. Other parts are generally considered non-toxic but are not typically consumed. The plant has sharp thorns.