Japanese Pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum)
Zanthoxylum piperitum, or Japanese Prickly Ash, is a deciduous shrub or small tree. Its aromatic leaves and fruits are used as sansho pepper in Japanese cuisine. It has t
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best growth and fruit production, but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Requires consistent moisture, especially when establishing. Tolerates some drought once mature.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates, tolerating winter lows down to -20 °C. Optimal growth between 15-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Apply a light, balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost in early spring.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best growth and fruit production, but tolerates partial shade.
Requires consistent moisture, especially when establishing. Tolerates some drought once mature.
Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardy in temperate climates, tolerating winter lows down to -20 °C. Optimal growth between 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
Apply a light, balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost in early spring.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental, Fruit, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-4 m
Spread
1.5-3 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
3-5 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSapindales
- familyRutaceae
- genusZanthoxylum
- speciesZanthoxylum piperitum
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Edible
Yes
The fruit and leaves are edible and widely used as a spice. Other parts of the plant are not typically consumed and may cause mild irritation if ingested in large quantities.