Has anyone grown Szechuan pepper (Zanthoxylum)?

Rain has stopped, so a few pics of mine - unknown species. Very few fruits, but it had been run over by the land rover, and then dug up and moved in a hurry, so it's done well to try!

Thorns

 

Do you use the fruits or the leaves of luteum, or both? How does it compare to the shop / traditional sechuan pepper?


Ive ordered from Jurassic before and they are well packed and healthy but quite small

 

Yes quite small, but in my garden younger shrubs and trees establish better. Also the plants I got earlier on this year grew away really well.

 

I've never really considered using Zanthoxylum laetum for anything as I can find no record of this one being used for anything. Most of the others available in the UK have a common name and a record of use.

 

This is very interesting, thanks all and in particular @NigelJ and @CarolineL for links and photos!

I have emailed Jurassic plants asking for their recommendation on the variety based on my situation and preferences.

Definitely an interesting find of a plant I've never considered before.

 

I think some of the genus is mildly poisonous but the fruits *should* be edible at least in small doses. wikipedia has laetum listed as a vine, is yours like that? It also lists its barks use as a fish poison sooo maybe you are right not to taste it!

 

This comes from the couple who originally collected the seed that my plant is descended from
Crûg Farm - Store
Note it is many years since they offered any for sale.