Yorkshire Bonsai Chinese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Pipertum) Bonsai Tree | Broom | In 20cm Pot

Glossy dark green foliage, smooth light grey bark and bright red berries give this Chinese pepper bonsai, Zanthoxylum pipertum, a distinctive presence. Also known as the Sichuan pepper bonsai, it originates from the Sichuan province of China and belongs to the citrus family. Small, delicate leaves with slightly serrated edges add fine texture, while small white flowers appear in summer before the plant develops red fruits approximately the size of a peppercorn.

The edible berries are used in Sichuan cuisine as a spice and in traditional Chinese medicine. This bonsai is a popular choice among bonsai enthusiasts and, with proper pruning and care, can be trained into a variety of shapes and sizes. In China it is associated with good luck and prosperity, making it a fitting choice for gifts and decorations during Chinese New Year.

Key features

• Also known as the Sichuan pepper bonsai
• Member of the citrus family
• Small, delicate glossy dark green leaves with slightly serrated edges
• Smooth light grey bark
• Small white flowers in summer
• Bright red edible berries approximately the size of a peppercorn
• Berries are used in Sichuan cuisine as a spice and in traditional Chinese medicine
• Supplied in a 20cm pot

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Rackhams Reference : MELQNISUK3