Ailanthoides Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum ailanthoides)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Zanthoxylum ailanthoides is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pungent flavour, it is used as a condiment. — A pungent flavour, it is used as a condiment.; A red pepper substitute.; The fruit is rather small but is produced in clusters which makes harvesting easy.; Each fruit contains a single seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 8)