Szechuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans)

Szechuan Pepper, also known as Sichuan pepper, Flatspine prickly ash, Prickly ash

One reason for the popularity of Szechuan Pepper as an ornamental plant is its appealing, ash-like foliage and its pleasant aroma, which comes from its fruit, bark, and leaves. This fragrance contributes significantly to its widespread use in gardens. Additionally, its nickname "Chinese pepper" stems from its common use as a pepper substitute in Asian cuisine.