Zanthoxylum schinifolium – Peppertree

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Zanthoxylum schinifolium – Peppertree

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Grows from a shrub shape to small, sometimes multi-stemmed tree with a round crown. On the twigs there is a flat thorn under each bud. On mature bark, these thorns are sometimes visible as small bumps. The graceful, imparipinnate leaves consist of 11 to 21 dark green, elongated-oval leaf segments. The leaf margins have fine rounded teeth and dissected tips. The leaf stem is bare and has fine prickles on the underside. In autumn the leaf turns yellow. The compact clusters of green to brown-green flowers open in July and August. They are followed by small green to brown-red, spherical, fleshy capsules that contain black seeds. As with Z. piperitum, in Japan the seeds are ground and used as pepper. A park tree that has few soil requirements.

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Specifications
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Height
3 - 4 m
Crown
round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs brown, with one flat thorn under each bud, bark grey
Leaf
imparipinnate with 11 - 21 leaf segments, elongated-oval, dark green, 2 - 3 cm, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
in axillar♂ clusters, green to brown-green, July/August
Fruits
fleshy, round capsules, green to brownish red, aromatic
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Eastern China, Korea, Japan
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green green average growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit yes
Frequently asked questions
Zanthoxylum schinifolium

Zanthoxylum schinifolium can eventually reach a height of 3 - 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Zanthoxylum schinifolium is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Zanthoxylum schinifolium turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Zanthoxylum schinifolium is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Zanthoxylum schinifolium with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Zanthoxylum schinifolium blooms in july.
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