Curry Leaf Tree (Murraya Koenigii) -Large Plant

Description

grows 3-6m in height. It has aromatic compound leaves with about 12 dark green leaves pet stem. The many segmented foliages are borne on a compact bush convenient for harvesting. White flowers occur in clusters and are followed by pea-sized berries which turn reddish-brown when ripe. The famed Curry leaf tree is a native of India and Sri Lanka where it has been used medicinally and in cooking for hundreds of years. Curry Leaf plant lends its pungent scent as the main ingredient in delicious curries. Leaves are used in curries, vegetable dishes, chutneys, pickles. The leaves are often fried first in oil before other spices are added. Curry Leaves are now also used in Malaysia and Indonesia mainly in fish curries. Use the leaves on the BBQ to add a warm, smoky, spicy flavor to fish, meat, and potatoes. Simply pile a large handful of leaves onto the BBQ plate and place the fish or meat on top and cook covered with a deep lid from a large pan. Growing Conditions Curry leaf trees are tropical plants but will grow in cooler climates if kept in the warm areas through the winter. The trees sucker vigorously so if space is limited growing in a pot is a good option. They grow well in a pot and make an attractive plant for a verandah or outdoor area. The full sun grows to 1-3’ in the container, minimum temperature of 55°, blooms in summer. Hardy to Zone 9 and higher for outdoors.