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Murraya koenigii (Curry leaf)
1 hour care
per year
per year
6m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Murraya koenigii
Other names
Curry leaf, Indian bay, Indian curry tree
Genus
Murraya Murraya
Species
M. koenigii - M. koenigii is a large tender evergreen shrub or small tree with horizontal, arching branches. Its glossy, pinnate leaves are aromatic and used in Asian cooking. In spring or summer, it bears clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers, followed by black, shiny berries.
Murraya koenigii is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The leaves and flowers are aromatic
Habit
Arching
Toxicity
Although the leaves are edible, the seeds are toxic.
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Murraya koenigii (Curry leaf) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade. Protect with fleece in winter or bring indoors if container grown.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Murraya koenigii
Other names
Curry leaf, Indian bay, Indian curry tree
Genus
Murraya Murraya
Species
M. koenigii - M. koenigii is a large tender evergreen shrub or small tree with horizontal, arching branches. Its glossy, pinnate leaves are aromatic and used in Asian cooking. In spring or summer, it bears clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers, followed by black, shiny berries.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The leaves and flowers are aromatic
Habit
Arching
Toxicity
Although the leaves are edible, the seeds are toxic.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Murraya koenigii (Curry leaf) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade. Protect with fleece in winter or bring indoors if container grown.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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