Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 10 to 25 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Fruit: | Other: Small, green oval berries, maturing to reddish-brown to black. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Useful for timber production |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 2 to 6 weeks |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Chantell | On April 28, 2016 | Obtained plant BFF Bec sent this as part of a plant goodie box Leaf scent is amazingly spicy...LOVE |
skylark | On March 27, 2023 | Obtained plant Pint pot |