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Zanthoxylum schinifolium

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A deciduous shrub to 2.5m tall, with spiny stems bearing pinnate leaves composed of 11-21 aromatic leaflets. The foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. In late summer it produces clusters of small, yellowy-green flowers; these are followed by spherical, red fruits that split to reveal glossy black seeds. The fruits are used as spice in Asian cuisine

Scientific classification

Species: Zanthoxylum schinifolium (Zanthoxylum schinifolium)
Genus: Zanthoxylum
Family: Rutaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Zanthoxylum schinifolium

Distribution map

China, Korea, Jap.

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Zanthoxylum schinifolium

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Zanthoxylum schinifolium care guide

Infrequent deep watering, drought resistant mature prickly ash shrub
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Infrequent deep watering, drought resistant mature prickly ash shrub

Fertilizing

General woody shrub feed applied single time each early spring growing phase

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.