--- product_id: 189635689 title: "Chinese Pepper Tree, Zanthoxylum simulans, Hardy, deciduous Ornamental Shrub, Rarely Offered, Great for UK Climate, 5-10cm Tall Starter Plant in a 7cm Pot" brand: "tree online nursery" price: "€ 34.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Tree Online Nursery" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/189635689-chinese-pepper-tree-zanthoxylum-simulans-hardy-deciduous-ornamental-shrub-rarely store_origin: FR region: France --- # Spectacular autumn foliage Hardy to -15°C Unique pepper substitute pods Chinese Pepper Tree, Zanthoxylum simulans, Hardy, deciduous Ornamental Shrub, Rarely Offered, Great for UK Climate, 5-10cm Tall Starter Plant in a 7cm Pot **Brand:** tree online nursery **Price:** € 34.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your garden game with a rare, fiery twist of nature! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chinese Pepper Tree, Zanthoxylum simulans, Hardy, deciduous Ornamental Shrub, Rarely Offered, Great for UK Climate, 5-10cm Tall Starter Plant in a 7cm Pot by tree online nursery - **How much does it cost?** € 34.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/189635689-chinese-pepper-tree-zanthoxylum-simulans-hardy-deciduous-ornamental-shrub-rarely) ## Best For - tree online nursery enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tree online nursery brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Hardy:** Perfect for small spaces, thriving even in UK’s chill down to -15°C ❄️ - • **Effortless Growth:** Drought tolerant and soil adaptable for low-maintenance greenery - • **Exotic Culinary Twist:** Unlock Far Eastern flavors with rare pepper-like seed pods 🌶️ - • **Locally Grown & Fresh:** Handpicked in the UK, delivered with secure, damage-proof packaging - • **Vibrant Seasonal Impact:** Transform your garden with fiery orange and yellow autumn leaves 🍂 ## Overview The Chinese Pepper Tree (Zanthoxylum simulans) is a hardy, thorny ornamental shrub ideal for small UK gardens. Growing 5-10cm tall as a starter plant, it boasts vibrant autumn foliage and unique red seed pods used as a pepper substitute in Far Eastern cuisine. Fully hardy to -15°C, drought tolerant, and easy to grow, this rare shrub is handpicked and securely packaged from a UK nursery, ready to brighten your outdoor space next spring. ## Description This medium sized, rounded shrub is very similar to that of the Japanese Pepper Tree, but native to China. It is an unusually thorny shrub that has composed leaves and numerous small, red fruits that open to reveal a black shiny seed in the Autumn. It has a spectacular autumn colouration, flashes of orange and yellow leaves that would brighten up anyone’s garden during the dull days. This shrubs main interest is that its seed pods are used as a pepper substitute in the Far East and its bark and leaves are even used as a condiment. It is a perfect plant for those with a small garden as it can be placed in a border or on the patio if grown in a container. It is easy to grow, not fussy to soil conditions and is drought tolerant. It can withstand temperatures as low as -15c. ## Features - An unusually rounded and thorny shrub with small, red fruits in the Autumn. It has a spectacular autumn colouration. - The seed pods are used as a pepper substitute in the Far East. A perfect plant for those with a small garden. - 5-10cm tall starter plant (not branched) in a 7cm square pot. This plant will be ready to be planted out next Spring. Fully hardy and grown outdoors. - Our plants are securely packaged using our special packaging method. - All of our plants are propagated and grown on our nursery in the UK and your plants will be freshly hand picked from our benches. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B086D8S84X | | Best Sellers Rank | 100,063 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 944 in Hedges & Shrubs | | Brand Name | Tree Online Nursery | | Colour | Green (leafless between November and March) | | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (13) | | Expected Plant Height Unit | 10 Centimetres | | Item Weight | 251 Grams | | Manufacturer | Tree Online Nursery | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | We, at Tree Online Nursery guarantee that we only send top quality trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. We inspect everything thoroughly before despatch to ensure the best possible quality. We also ensure that all of our products are packed as securely as possible - with our unique method - in order to prevent any possible damage during postage. If a plant arrives to you damaged or fails to survi… | | Material Features | Natural | | Moisture Needs | Light watering | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Natural | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Orange | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | Unit Count | 1 count | | expected blooming period | Spring to Summer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tree Online Nursery - **Colour:** Green (leafless between November and March) - **Expected blooming period:** Spring to Summer - **Expected plant height:** 10 Centimetres - **Item weight:** 251 Grams - **Material feature:** Natural - **Moisture needs:** Light watering - **Special feature:** Natural - **Sunlight exposure:** Full Sun - **Unit count:** 1 count ## Images ![Chinese Pepper Tree, Zanthoxylum simulans, Hardy, deciduous Ornamental Shrub, Rarely Offered, Great for UK Climate, 5-10cm Tall Starter Plant in a 7cm Pot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wMXlsl-SL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - Chinese Pepper Tree, Zanthoxylum simulans, Hardy, deciduous Ornamental Shrub, Rarely Offered, Great for UK Climate, 5-10cm Tall Starter Plant in a 7cm Pot - Sechuan Pepper, Zanthoxylum bungeanum, herb, Shrub, Larger fruited Species (not Yet Fruiting), 8-10cm Tall Starter Plant in a 7cm Pot --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/189635689-chinese-pepper-tree-zanthoxylum-simulans-hardy-deciduous-ornamental-shrub-rarely](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/189635689-chinese-pepper-tree-zanthoxylum-simulans-hardy-deciduous-ornamental-shrub-rarely) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-10-28*