Zanthoxylum schinifolium, Korean Pepper, is a deciduous shrub or small tree. Valued for aromatic leaves and fruit husks, used as a citrusy, numbing spice. Features small
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile loam.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerating cold winters.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Annually in spring with balanced fertilizer.
Full sun to partial shade.
Moderate, drought tolerant once established.
Reduce in winter
Well-drained, fertile loam.
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerating cold winters.
Outdoor
Annually in spring with balanced fertilizer.
Less for established plants
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal, Fruit
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-4 m
Spread
2-4 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The fruit husks are edible and used as a spice. No significant toxicity is reported for humans or pets, though large ingestions of any plant material can cause mild digestive upset.
