Zanthoxylum piperitum

Japanese pepper, Japanese prickly ash, Szechuan pepper

Sansho Leaves have a refreshing flavor reminiscent of citrus fruits, yuzu, and kaffir lime, and are called KI NO ME (literally "tree shoots") in Japanese. This freshness is combined with peppery and spicy notes.

Use in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • use: kitchen medicinal

botanical information

  • Botanical name: Zanthoxylum piperitum
  • Genus: Zanthoxylum
  • Family:
  • Other names: Japanse peperboom - Sansho Leaves - Japanese pepper - Japanese prickly ash - Szechuan pepper - Poivrier du Japon - poivre anisé - Japanischer Pfeffer - Szechuanpfeffer - Anispfeffer

Features

height: 300-600 cm
flowering: May - July
color: yellowish green
leaf color: dark green
scent: scented, fragrant leaf / aromatic
habit: ascending
growth: medium
level: easy
light: full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
moisture: dry, average
soil texture: pervious, light, normal
pH: acid, neutral
winter zone: 6 [-20°C]
density: 1 - 2