Grow your own authentic Sichuan spice with this Hanyuan Da Hong Pao Sichuan Pepper Tree (Zanthoxylum simulans), a premium variety known for its bold aroma, vibrant red husks, and signature numbing flavor. This live plant arrives approximately 3 feet tall in a 1-gallon pot, ready to grow and produce flavorful peppercorns.

Sourced from the renowned Hanyuan region of Sichuan, this variety is highly prized for its strong citrusy fragrance and long-lasting tingling sensation. It is a staple ingredient in Sichuan cuisine, perfect for hot pot, stir-fries, spice blends, and infused oils.

Beyond its culinary value, this plant also serves as a beautiful ornamental tree with lush foliage and a unique branching structure, making it a standout addition to any garden or patio.

• 1 live Sichuan Pepper tree (Zanthoxylum simulans)
• Height: approximately 3 feet tall
• Shipped in 1-gallon nursery pot
• Premium Hanyuan Da Hong Pao variety
• Healthy, established plant

Growing Information

• Common Names: Sichuan Pepper, Szechuan Peppercorn, Hua Jiao
• Botanical Name: Zanthoxylum simulans
• Plant Type: Deciduous shrub/tree
• Growth Stage: Established plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Mature Height: 10–20 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant in a sunny location and prune lightly to encourage branching. Harvest peppercorn husks when they split open for the most intense flavor and aroma.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.