Introduction

Chinese Pepper is appreciated for its delicate green foliage and finely textured canopy. Its shaped outline offers a form to maintain and refine over time. It is supplied in an approximately 20cm pot.

About this bonsai

This tree offers an appealing miniature-tree silhouette and opportunities for gentle shaping. We use the provisional name Zanthoxylum sp. while the exact species remains unconfirmed.

Tree details

• Common name: Chinese Pepper
• Botanical name: Zanthoxylum sp. (provisional identification)
• Style: Shaped
• Pot: Approximately 20cm external width; bonsai pot
• Position: Very bright and sheltered; frost-free in winter
• Foliage: Seasonal leaf cover varies with conditions
• Experience: Beginner with attentive care to intermediate

Position & light

Choose a very bright position with good airflow. A bright indoor space or frost-free conservatory is the cautious choice in colder weather. A sheltered outdoor position can be used in settled warm conditions after gradual acclimatisation.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the upper soil layer begins to dry, then allow excess water to drain. Check the soil rather than following a fixed watering timetable.

Feeding & pruning

Feed moderately during active growth, following the fertiliser instructions. Trim extending shoots gently to preserve the canopy, and avoid substantial root or branch work while the tree is settling in.

Winter care

Keep frost-free with plenty of light, away from drying heaters and cold draughts. Adapt watering to slower growth and the conditions where the tree is kept.

What you'll receive

One Chinese Pepper bonsai in the pot described above. A drip tray is not included unless specifically included in a purchased option. Photographs are representative; trunks, branches, foliage and overall shape vary naturally between trees.