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Sichuan Peppercorn (Zanthoxylum) Potential in Georgia

Q: Can Sichuan peppercorns grow in Georgia?

A: Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum) is cold-hardy here but summer tolerance unknown. Dioecious—need female for seeds. Same genus as native toothache tree (Z. americanum) and Hercules club (Z. clava-herculis). Find seeds online, report back!

Hercules club

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