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Back to buying optionsSichuan Pepper Tree Live Plant – Zanthoxylum simulans | 2+ Year Old Seedling | 3+ Feet Tall | Chinese Pepper Tree | Edible Peppercorns | Strong Rooted Plant
Bring the distinctive flavor of Sichuan pepper to your home garden with this mature, strong-rooted Sichuan Pepper Tree. This Zanthoxylum simulans seedling is 2+ years old and over 3 feet tall, giving you a well-established plant with a head start toward future peppercorn production. The tree is self-pollinating and is expected to begin producing its characteristic red peppercorns in approximately another year under favorable growing conditions.
This listing is for 1 live Sichuan Pepper Tree grown from seed and shipped with soil in a biodegradable bag to help reduce root shock. Branches may be pruned as needed to safely fit the shipping box. Plant appearance and branching can naturally vary, but you will receive a strong, healthy tree similar to the plant shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Sichuan Pepper Tree
✔️ Zanthoxylum simulans
✔️ 2+ year old seedling
✔️ Height: over 3 feet
✔️ Strong, established root system
✔️ Self-pollinating plant
✔️ Ships with soil in a biodegradable bag
✔️ Branches may be lightly pruned for shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sichuan Pepper Tree / Chinese Pepper Tree
Botanical Name: Zanthoxylum simulans
Plant Type: Deciduous woody shrub/tree
Growth Stage: 2+ year old established seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fruit: Red peppercorn-like husks produced on mature plants
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Container Friendly: Yes while young; requires a large container as it matures
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, gently inspect the roots and keep the soil evenly moist while your Sichuan Pepper Tree acclimates. Give it a sunny location with good drainage and protect the young tree from prolonged extreme conditions. If branches have been pruned for shipping, don't worry—healthy plants will produce new growth as they establish. Allow the tree adequate space as it matures for the best long-term growth and pepper production.
