Curry Leaf Plant (Murraya Koenigii)
Cannot ship to FL & TX. Curry Leaf Tree (Murraya koenigii) Curry Leaf Tree is a small evergreen tree which grows 3-6m in height. It has aromatic compound leaves with about 12 dark green leaves pet stem. The many segmented foliage is borne on a compact bush convenient for harvesting. White flowers occur in clusters and are followed by pea sized berries which turn reddish brown when ripe. The famed Curry leaf tree is a native of India and Sri Lanka where it has been used medicinally and in cooking for hundreds of years. Curry Leaf plant lends its pungent scent as a main ingredient in delicious curries. Leaves are used in curries, vegetable dishes, chutneys, pickles. The leaves are often fried first in oil before other spices are added. Curry Leaves are now also used in Malaysia and Indonesia mainly in fish curries. Use the leaves on the BBQ to add a warm, smoky, spicy flavor to fish, meat and potatoes. Simply pile a large handful of leaves onto the BBQ plate and place the fish or meat on top and cook covered with a deep lid from a large pan. Growing Conditions Curry leaf trees are tropical plants but will grow in cooler climates if kept in warm area through the winter. The trees sucker vigorously so if space is limited growing in a pot is a good option. They grow well in a pot and make an attractive plant for a verandah or outdoor area. Full sun, grows to 1-3' in container, minimum temperature 55, blooms in summer. Hardy to Zone 9 and higher for outdoors. The plants shown in small black pots are the plants we ship. The plants grow fast. They will be bigger soon.