Description
Szechuan Pepper, Zanthoxylum simulans, is also known as Prickly Ash. The flesh of the red berry is highly regarded as a pepper and spice. When allowed to grow to full size, this species will achieve 7m x 7m, however is is easily pruned to size and is suitable for container culture. A deciduous perennial, preferring full sun to partial shade with fertile soil and good drainage.