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.
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 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
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.
