Szechuan Pepper, Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim

Szechuan Pepper - Flatspine Prickly-ash or Chinese Red Pepper. Hardy deciduous shrub. Native to eastern China & Taiwan and known for at least 2,000 years. Named for its bright-red peppers that are produced in clusters and are a highly-prized condiment. Approx 3–4 m in height. Stems are branched, 3–8 cm in diameter, woody and grey or brown with hard spines, with white or pale-yellow flowers and green leaves. 40-60 cm in height, Priced for a1.5 Litre pot