Japanese pepper bonsai (95)

Presentation

Japanese pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) is an aromatic shrub with tiny foliage and pale wood that thickens irregularly with age. This specimen is 39 cm tall and shows a multi-curved trunk with a gnarled base and a 4 cm nebari. Ideal for those looking for an already styled Chinese bonsai, to be maintained rather than shaped from scratch.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper)
• Style: slanting, movement-rich trunk with spreading canopy
• Height of the plant alone: 39 cm
• Nebari: 4 cm
• Pot: rectangular, 30 x 21 x h. 6.5 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 5.5 kg
• Position: full light, shelter from hard frost
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

Keep it in full light, with a few hours of direct morning sun: in the shade the shoots stretch and the fine ramification is lost. The substrate in a shallow 6.5 cm container dries out quickly, so in summer check it daily and water as soon as the surface loses moisture, reducing considerably in winter when the plant slows down.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photo?

Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or seasonal changes. Trunk, nebari and styling remain those in the picture.

How much space does it take up and how much does it weigh?

The rectangular pot measures 30 x 21 cm with a height of 6.5 cm, while the canopy spreads out beyond the pot's edge. The height of the plant alone is 39 cm. The total weight, pot and substrate included, is 5.5 kg.

Can I keep it indoors?

No, it is an outdoor species and should be grown on a balcony, terrace or in the garden all year round. In areas with harsh winters we recommend moving it to a spot sheltered from cold winds, keeping it outdoors and in good light.

What is included

• Japanese pepper bonsai (Zanthoxylum piperitum) in a rectangular unglazed stoneware pot 30 x 21 x h. 6.5 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping