Curry Myrtle very healthy plant showing it's growth habit as dense yet a small shrub

(1/2) Curry Myrtle very healthy plant showing it's growth habit as dense yet a small shrub

Curry leaf Myrtle, Limpinwood Nursery

(2/2) Curry leaf Myrtle, Limpinwood Nursery

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Curry Myrtle

Backhousia angustifolia
The leaves have the sweet scent of curry, with eucalyptus overtones. Can be used fresh or dried or infused in oil. A shrub or small tree to 5 m with white flowers. Can be pruned to 2m. Native to rainforest of Qld and northern NSW
Other Names: Narrow leaved Myrtle,

$19.90

Specifications of Curry Myrtle

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Fast

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