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Image of Murraya koenigi or Curry Leaf Tree coming soon...
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Murraya koenigi
(Curry Leaf Tree) |
Origin: India
Family: Rutacea
Light:
Sun-part shade
Height: 15'-20'
Spread: 15'-20'
Blooms:
Fragrant, white,
small
Fruit: Purple-black
Foliage:
Fragrant, small,
green
Soil: Well-drained, mostly sandy with some clay
Water: Keep moist
Propagation: Seeds
Uses: Indian cuisine and cookies
Caution: Seeds are poisonous
Comments: Murraya koenigi or Curry Leaf Tree is a lovely purple-black fruited
perennial herb tree with
fragrant leaves. It is a low maintenance plant. The fresh leaves can be kept
in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The Curry Leaf Tree leaves
can also be dried and stored for use as a seasoning in cooking curry
dishes or used in making cookies or desserts. They are really
aromatic. Murraya koenigi is easy to grow from seeds. It is
a very useful plant to have for any cook.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
