Zanthoxylum americanum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Zanthoxylum americanum
Also known as:
Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment
Condiment
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Cooked seeds of the plant are used as an alternative spice, similar to pepper. The fruits are quite small, about 4-5 mm in diameter, and grow in dense clusters, making harvesting easy. Each fruit contains one seed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Ribes rubrum can enhance the growth of Zanthoxylum americanum by attracting beneficial insects that pollinate and control pests. |
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Symphoricarpos albus acts as a ground cover which helps in moisture retention and reduces weeds around Zanthoxylum americanum. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium corymbosum can improve soil structure and fertility, benefiting the nutrient uptake of Zanthoxylum americanum. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus provides shelter and creates a beneficial microclimate that can help Zanthoxylum americanum thrive. |
|
Humulus lupulus Hop |
Humulus lupulus helps by providing shade and keeping soil moisture consistent for Zanthoxylum americanum. |