Chinese Prickly Ash

Zanthoxylum simulans, Rutaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild Apple of KazakhstanMalus sieversii

Pest Deterrent

Wild ApricotDovyalis zeyheri

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Caucasian PersimmonDiospyros caucasica

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Aprikyra PlumcotPrunus × dasycarpa

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

PinganArtocarpus sarawakensis

Pest DeterrentShade Provision

Cicada CordycepsCordyceps subsessilis

Pest Deterrent

Pacific PlumPrunus subcordata

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Prickly AshZanthoxylum americanum

Prickly ash species produce aromatic compounds that may inhibit nearby plants and compete for soil resources.

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionMedicinal PlantNatural PesticideBarrier Hedge

Edible Parts

BerriesYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidPain ReliefCirculation

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Prickly Ash grow in?

Chinese Prickly Ash grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Prickly Ash?

Good companions for Chinese Prickly Ash include Wild Apple of Kazakhstan, Wild Apricot, Caucasian Persimmon, Aprikyra Plumcot, Pingan.

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