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Curry Tree in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Murraya koenigii syn. Bergera koenigii

 

Curry Tree

Murraya koenigii is a tree which produces an aromatic leaf often used in Indian cuisine. It is a small tree, growing to 6 m tall. It produces small white flowers which can self-pollinate to produce small shiny-black berries containing a single, large viable seed. The berries are of no culinary purpose. Although they can survive just frost-free in the winter like citrus, they do much better and stay darker green with a minimum of about 15-20 Celsius.

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plant Features
  • Curry Tree likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Curry Tree likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Curry Tree is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Curry Tree likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Curry Tree

Latin name

Murraya koenigii syn. Bergera koenigii

type

Evergreen Trees or Shrubs

family

Rutaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Curry Tree likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Curry Tree is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Curry Tree likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Curry Tree likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Curry Tree is 4.00meters x 6.00meters 4.00 M 6.00 M

Murraya koenigii syn. Bergera koenigii

Murraya koenigii is a tree which produces an aromatic leaf often used in Indian cuisine. It is a small tree, growing to 6 m tall. It produces small white flowers which can self-pollinate to produce small shiny-black berries containing a single, large viable seed. The berries are of no culinary purpose. Although they can survive just frost-free in the winter like citrus, they do much better and stay darker green with a minimum of about 15-20 Celsius.


Propagation by seed

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Seeds must be ripe and fresh to plant; dried or shriveled fruits are not viable. One can plant the whole fruit, but it is best to remove the pulp before planting in potting mix that is kept moist but not wet. Keep in the dark at about 25C until the seeds begin to sprout when they can be moved into a bright, shady location.

 

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Murraya plants require protection from hot, direct sunlight. When growing Murraya orange jasmine, locate the plant where it receives morning sunlight and afternoon shade, or alternatively, where it is in broken sunlight or dappled shade all day. Well-drained soil is critical, as orange jasmine doesn’t do well in waterlogged soil. If your soil lacks drainage, improve soil conditions by digging in organic material such as compost, chopped bark or leaf mulch.

 
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