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Zanthoxylum armatum

Peppercorn Plant, Szechuan Pepper, Sichuan Peppercorns, Green Peppercorn, Black Peppercorn Plant, Peppercorn Greenery, Green Peppercorn Plant, Green Peppercorn Tree, Green Sichuan Pepper Tree

Zanthoxylum armatum, commonly known as Green Peppercorn Plant or Szechuan Pepper, is a deciduous shrub grown for its spicy berries and foliage. It produces clusters yellow flowers during spring which result in the flavoursome, green berries during summer which age to black when dried. It grows as a thorny, deciduous shrub with open branching to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide, and can easily be contained with trimming. Zanthoxylum armatum is commonly grown specifically for the berries, included in a mixed planting, or simply grown as something a little unusual.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:4.00 m
Spread:3.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Culinary
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asPeppercorn Plant, Szechuan Pepper, Sichuan Peppercorns, Green Peppercorn, Black Peppercorn Plant, Peppercorn Greenery, Green Peppercorn Plant, Green Peppercorn Tree, Green Sichuan Pepper Tree
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Zanthoxylum armatum Details

Zanthoxylum armatum, commonly known as Green Peppercorn Plant or Szechuan Pepper, is a deciduous shrub grown for its spicy berries and foliage. At about three years of age, it produces clusters yellow flowers during spring which result in the flavoursome, green berries during summer which age to black when dried. It grows as a thorny, deciduous shrub with open branching to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide, and can easily be contained with trimming. This variety grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site, and is tolerant of frost and cool climates. Zanthoxylum armatum is commonly grown specifically for the berries, included in a mixed planting, or simply grown as something a little unusual.

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