Zanthoxylum piperitum - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Japan pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces creamy white flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce red fruits from August. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japan pepper has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japan pepper is shrub-like in structure. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
Zanthoxylum piperitum produces red fruits with a fruity, pungent flavour. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental, consumption, indoor