Sansho 4 Cuttings (Zanthoxylum piperitum) Japanese Pepper Tree - Fresh Cuttings for Propagation

About This Plant

Sansho, or Japanese Pepper Tree (Zanthoxylum piperitum), is a deciduous aromatic shrub or small tree known for its fragrant foliage and distinctive fruits. It has a naturally branching habit and can be pruned to maintain a manageable size. The plant produces aromatic green foliage, small yellow-green flowers in spring, and red husked fruits that split to reveal black seeds. Stems are naturally thorny.

What You Will Receive

4 Fresh cuttings intended for propagation by experienced growers.

Growing Information

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; adaptable to loamy garden soils

Water: Moderate; evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Common Name: Sansho
• Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum piperitum
• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub or Small Tree
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Flower Color: Yellow-Green
• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil: Well-draining, Loamy
• Water: Moderate
• USDA Zone: 6–9