Miniature Chinese Pepper Tree Bonsai

Miniature Chinese Pepper Tree Bonsai

$39.00
  • SKU: 810430-03
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  • Description: The Chinese Pepper Tree (Zanthoxylum piperitum), also known as Sichuan Pepper, has very small, aromatic, glossy green leaves that make it desirable as an indoor bonsai. Produces red peppercorns that are popular in Chinese cooking
  • Classification: Broadleaf Tropical
  • Species: Pepper
  • Placement: Indoors
  • Level: Beginner/Intermediate
  • Bonsai Tree Age: 3 - 5 years
  • Height: 10 - 14 inches, potted
  • Pot: 6" Bonsai Pot
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Description

The Chinese Pepper Tree (Zanthoxylum piperitum), also known as Sichuan Pepper, has very small, aromatic, glossy green leaves that make it desirable as an indoor bonsai. Produces red peppercorns that are popular in Chinese cooking and have a numbing, spicy flavor. Thrives in partial, indirect light and can be kept indoors year round. Caution: be careful of thorns on trunk and branches.

Bonsai Specifications:
- Bonsai Tree Age: 3-5 Years Old
- Height: 10" - 14" Tall Potted
- Pot: 6" Ceramic Bonsai Pot
- Classification: Broadleaf Tropical
- Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Bonsai shape may vary from shown. Care information included. Bonsai pot may vary depending on availability. Exclusively from Eastern Leaf.

Care Information

 

Pruning Tips:
The Chinese Pepper Tree bonsai can be easily trained and pruned using the clip and grow method. We recommend cutting back to two leaves after shoot has produced at least four leaves. This will ensure that there is wood in the branch to promote new bud growth. Directional pruning techniques can be used to fill out pad layers. Wiring is not recommended due to thorns.


Fertilizing:
We recommend fertilizing your tree every month with a bonsai fertilizer. Time release granules are the easiest to use and can be added every season. Reduce the amount of fertilizer during the winter. Take care to not over-fertilize as this can cause your leaves to burn.


Lighting:
The Chinese Pepper trees thrive best with full to partial indirect light. Foliage will grow fuller and thicker with more natural sunlight.


Temperature Requirements:
The Chinese Pepper Tree bonsai thrive in warm climates, kept above 50°F (10°C) and away from drafts.


Watering Requirements:
Keep soil moist and do not allow root ball to dry out. We recommend using a soft spray to soak the soil. Ensure that water penetrates not only the topsoil but also into the roots by checking that draining is occuring on the bottom of the pot.


Repotting:
The Chinese Pepper Tree can be repotted during spring. Depending on the growth rate, this can be every 2-3 years.


Indoor / Outdoor:
Can be placed in both indoor and outdoor environments in bright, indirect light and away from cold draughts. Keep indoors in cold enviroments.

30 Day Plant Policy

30 Day Plant Replacement:
We understand that not everyone has a green thumb, so if your prized tree doesn't agree with you within 30 days, we'll send one replacement tree to you for free. We'll even cover the shipping cost for getting that new plant to you, which means all you need to do is give us a call. :)

Unlike most other websites that only offer a 3-day or 7-day policy, we're giving you a whole month to ease your mind that you've got a second chance to make the tree thrive. Look for the seal on the product page that indicates the product qualifies for our 30 day replacement policy.

How it Works:
When you receive your plant, care for it as you would based on the enclosed care instructions. If things aren't looking that great, give us a ring and we'll try to troubleshoot the issue. If after our recommendations, it still doesn't look like the plant will make it, we'll go ahead and send you a new tree. Our hope is that the experience you've gained from the first tree will ensure that the second tree will live on happily. Of course, we'll always provide help and support for that one too.

Exclusions: (Select Plants only - Look for the Seal)
Unfortunately :( , there are some exclusions on this policy. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to continue to offer beautiful trees to everyone. Our 30 day policy applies to SELECT plants only. For other products and accessories, please refer to our general return policy.

In order to maintain our low prices on certain products, we must exclude Unique Trees, lucky bamboo event favors, and bonsai event favors from the 30 Day replacement policy. Corporate gifts are also excluded due to the additional discounts given on those orders.

Refunds & Store Credit: (requires notification within 7 Days)
Our 30 Day policy applies to a replacement tree ONLY. If you would like a refund or store credit, we must be notified within 7 DAYS of receiving your product. If a replacement tree is unavailable, a similar plant of equal value will be otherwise substituted. If no suitable substitution is available, store credit will be issued in the amount of the purchase price.