Zanthoxylum piperitum ‘Kuro-fune’, 4L
£32.00
notes
Hailing from Mt Fuji in Japan, this deciduous culinary shrub bears purple aromatic, pinnate leaves on spiny stems. It can form a dome shaped tree over time, and is highly decorative, producing panicles of discreet, cup shaped yellow/green flowers in summer, and yellow leaves in autumn. This is a male variety so does not produce the reddish fruits containing the black, peppery seeds used in Asian cooking.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 4L
- Eventual Height & Spread: 250cm (8ft) x 250cm (8ft)
Features
notes
Hailing from Mt Fuji in Japan, this deciduous culinary shrub bears purple aromatic, pinnate leaves on spiny stems. It can form a dome shaped tree over time, and is highly decorative, producing panicles of discreet, cup shaped yellow/green flowers in summer, and yellow leaves in autumn. This is a male variety so does not produce the reddish fruits containing the black, peppery seeds used in Asian cooking.
Details
- Flowers: May- June
- Thorny stems
- Hardy
Planting
- Interesting plant for herbaceous border
- Enriched, well-drained soil
- South, West or East aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
Glossary