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Zanthoxylum (Szechuan Pepper Tree)

Szechuan Pepper Trees are some 250 species of deciduous or evergreen woody, thorny shrubs to trees and occur in warm temperate and subtropical areas throughout the world. They have feathered leaves and reddish-pink capsules with black seeds which are used for there very long-lasting pepper-like taste in Asian cuisine (Sichuan pepper). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Sow seeds flat in any rich, well drained soil and keep pots in a protected spot outside. Seeds require a prolonged cooling period prior to germination in late spring. Carefully transplant young plants to the final spot in the garden as soon as they are strong enough or in autumn after leaves have withered.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.

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Zanthoxylum coreanum (Korean Pepper Tree)

2 (5)m, Korean Pepper Tree is a rare deciduous, tall woody shrub from Korea and Western China. It is dioecious (i.e. female and male flowers are born on separate plants) and has a spiny trunk and aromatic, feathered foliage. The small inconspicuous female flowers are followed by strongly aromatic orange-red fruits, which have a biting pepper-like, numbing taste which lasts for hours, thus use only in very small quantities! If fruits are required, both female and male plants hve to be grown close to each other. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
20 seeds per package.

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Zanthoxylum simulans (Szechuan Pepper Tree)

2 (5)m, Szechuan Pepper Tree is a deciduous, fast growing tall woody shrub from eastern Asian with spiny stems and aromatic feathered foliage. The small inconspicuous flowers are followed by strongly aromatic rose-red fruits, which have a biting pepper-like, numbing taste which lasts for hours, thus use only in very small quantities! For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
20 seeds per package.

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