Bring exotic spice and fragrance to your garden with Red Zanthoxylum Fruit Seeds, also known as Sichuan Pepper. These non-GMO seeds grow into small, hardy trees that bear red, aromatic fruits used in gourmet cooking and herbal remedies.
Zanthoxylum trees are highly prized for their unique citrus-spice aroma and ornamental value, featuring glossy green leaves and small red pods. Easy to cultivate in warm climates, they add both visual beauty and culinary value to any garden.
Features
- Aromatic Red Fruits: Produces flavorful, pepper-like pods.
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Safe and naturally cultivated.
- Ornamental Tree: Beautiful foliage with fragrant blossoms.
- Culinary & Herbal Use: Fruits are used for seasoning and natural extracts.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for warm, sunny climates and containers.
Specifications
- Common Name: Sichuan Pepper / Toothache Tree
- Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum simulans / Zanthoxylum bungeanum
- Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Growth Habit: Upright with thorny branches
- Zones: USDA 8–11
- Season: Best planted in Spring
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
- Germination Time: 2–4 weeks at 75–85°F
- Maturity: 2–3 years to fruit-bearing stage
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated, untreated
- Tree Height: 8–20 feet mature height
- Fruit Description: Small red pods that dry to reveal aromatic black seeds
- Flavor Profile: Tangy, citrusy, mildly numbing
- Pollination: Self-fertile; pollinators increase fruit set
- Uses: Culinary seasoning, essential oil extraction, ornamental use
Planting Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Plant seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep temperature between 75–85°F for germination.
- Maintain soil moisture without waterlogging.
- Transplant seedlings to pots or garden beds after 3–4 true leaves develop.
- Provide full sunlight and regular watering during early growth.
