Szechuan pepper
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4Will it grow where I live?
Szechuan pepper is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 4 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 4 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–8
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Szechuan pepper: how big does it get?
Szechuan pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 4 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is medium.
Szechuan pepper: what site does it need?
Szechuan pepper tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Szechuan pepper: is it hardy?
Szechuan pepper is listed as hardy in zone 6–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Szechuan pepper: will it grow in Central Europe?
Szechuan pepper is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Szechuan pepper: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Szechuan pepper. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Szechuan pepper: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 4/10.
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