Zanthoxylum simulans
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Zanthoxylum simulans
Also known as:
Szechuan Pepper, Chinese-pepper, Prickly Ash
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
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, Shadow
Half shade, Sun, Shadow
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment
Condiment
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
The fruit of this plant is dried and used as a spice. It has a paprika flavor that is stronger and sharper than black pepper. The fruit can be used whole or ground into powder as a flavoring. Lightly roasting it brings out the flavor even more. It is an important ingredient in the well-known Chinese 'five-spice blend.'
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana attracts beneficial insects and can enhance pollination for Zanthoxylum simulans. |
|
Alnus rubra Red alder |
Alnus rubra enhances soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, benefiting Zanthoxylum simulans. |
|
Vitis vinifera Grape |
Vitis vinifera provides shade and moisture to Zanthoxylum simulans and shares similar growing conditions. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can act as ground cover to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture for Zanthoxylum simulans. |
|
Sedum spectabile Ice plant |
Lobularia maritima attracts pollinators and beneficial insects that enhance the growth of Zanthoxylum simulans. |