Zanthoxylum simulans – Zanthoxylum simulans

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Zanthoxylum simulans – Zanthoxylum simulans

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Zanthoxylum simulans grows from a shrub to a small tree 3-6m tall. The crown is round and slightly irregular. The young branches are brown and each bud has two large, flat thorns. At the base the spines are 1.5-2 cm wide. On the greenish-grey older bark, the thorns are still visible as large lumps. The odd-pinnate leaves have 5-9 leaflets, although leaves with 11 leaflets sometimes occur. Partial leaves are oval and slightly shiny dark green. The leaf margins are bluntly serrated. In autumn the leaves turn yellow to reddish yellow. The small green flowers appear in May and June. They are in loose cymes up to 5 cm across. They are followed by small, dull red, slightly warty, fleshy fruits. The fruits are very aromatic. When ripe, the fruits burst open to reveal small black seeds.
Z. simulans is an easy tree that grows in any soil, is not susceptible to disease and has special ornamental value due to its knobbly bark, autumn colours and small coloured fruits. One of the most hardy species. Suitable for gardens and parks.

Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Multi-stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
3-6 m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown with striking spines
Leaf
green, pinnate leaves
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
green, flowers in May-June
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
China
Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green green June May average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit yes
Frequently asked questions
Zanthoxylum simulans

Zanthoxylum simulans can eventually reach a height of 3-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Zanthoxylum simulans is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Zanthoxylum simulans turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Zanthoxylum simulans is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Zanthoxylum simulans with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Zanthoxylum simulans blooms in may, june.
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