Pimenta racemosa
Also Known As
- Bay Rum
- West Indian Bay Tree
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 20'-40'
- W: 20'-40'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Pimenta racemosa plant details
Pimenta racemosa is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pimenta racemosa
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pimenta racemosa
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The spicily scented aromatic foliage has a fragrance similar to cloves. The leaves may be used in cooking, but the fruit, essential oils, and the Bay Rum cologne and perfumes, which are also produced from this tree, are considered toxic if ingested. This is a small to medium sized evergreen tropical tree.
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Pimenta racemosa plant
How to Grow Pimenta racemosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Pimenta dioica
aka Eugenia pimenta, Pimenta officinalis, Jamaica Pepper, Jamaican Allspice, Newspice, Pimenta, Pimento
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 20'-40'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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