Curry Leaf Tree – Murraya koenigii

Plant family: Rutaceae

Plant origin: India.

Fruit description: The small berries are edible but the seeds are poisonous. They turn from red to black when ripe.

Flowers: The flowers of the Curry Leaf Tree are small, fragrant and white, and occur in spring, in clusters from the ends of the branches.

Growing conditions: The Curry Leaf Tree is a small tree, growing rapidly to a height of 3 metres. The leaves are small and fern-like. The tree likes plenty of warm sunshine. It is moderately frost tolerant. It also grows well in a pot and is very handsome.

Uses: The aromatic leaves of the Curry Leaf Tree are what you use when the recipe specifies Curry Leaves. They have a warm spicy aroma and spicy flavour. They are commonly used in Indian cooking and in other Asian cooking. They are commonly used in curries, but also in Indian savoury fritters and soups. Curry leaves can be used as an herb to keep your hair healthy.

Medicinal uses: Curry leaves are used in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine. They have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and are also used to treat diabetes, inflammation, and high cholesterol.

Pollination requirements: Self-Pollinating

Harvest time Harvest time is any time you need the leaves for cooking.

Plant relatives Related to other citrus species including Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Tangelo, Tangerine, Kumquat, Finger Lime, Kaffir Lime, Grapefruit, Buddha’s Hand Citron, Calamondin, Variegated Calamondin, Pummelo

Special features:

Grown by method: Seed Grown Pot size: 100mm

Plant growing Height and Width for pots or in the ground planting: Grows to 2 metres high by 1.5 metres wide if Planted in a Pot. Grows 3 metres high by 2 metres wide if Planted in the Ground.

Shipping plant pot or planter bag size: 100mm