Japanese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Piperitum) is a perennial shrub in the Rutaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
A deciduous aromatic spiny shrub or small tree native to Japan and Korea, used for its leaves and fruits as flavorings.
Japanese Pepper
Zanthoxylum Piperitum
A deciduous aromatic spiny shrub or small tree native to Japan and Korea, used for its leaves and fruits as flavorings.
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