Home Harvest™

Curry Leaf Tree 180MM

Murraya koenigii

I am Curry Leaf Tree. My family originated from India.

Habit Shrub - Fragrant Foliage
Plant family Rutaceae
I am an elegant large shrub or small tree with smooth, shiny, pungent foliage which is a key ingredient in Indian cuisines. My leaves have a distinct volatile curry flavour when fresh which is how they are best used in cooking. I produce creamy white flowers during the summer that are followed by red berries which mature to black in autumn. (Note: the berries are poisonous and should not be eaten.) Ornamentally my foliage is a feature and responds well to pruning allowing me to be a useful screen.
Caution: Seeds harmful if eaten
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My fresh leaves are an essential ingredient in many Asian dishes imparting a warm smoky flavour
I am fast growing with a naturally dense even form making me ideal for screening and hedging
Adaptable I am just as happy growing in a pot or other container as I am planted out in the garden
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 4m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)
Water needs: MediumI need minimal water once established but perform at my best in consistently moist soils
I perform well in most soils but do best in those that are free draining and fertile
Frost tolerance: Frost sensitive

Plant features

Fruiting / edible Cream / White flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Dec
Plant me:
  • In pots and other containers
  • As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success

Remove flowers after they fade to prevent seed development

Suggested spacing: 2m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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Curry Leaf Tree

Murraya koenigii

Home Harvest™ · Southern Plants

Pot size: 180mm

Product code: MURKOE18S

Bunnings Fineline: 3551639

Barcode: 9319711048432

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.