shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 10a – Zone 12b
A tropical shrub prized for its small, aromatic pinnate leaves used extensively in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine. The plant produces small white flowers followed by black berries, and thrives in warm climates as a culinary herb.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–6′ tall × 3–5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 10aZone 12b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 12b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Indian subcontinent
Function & Care
medicinalediblepollinator nectary
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Murraya koenigii 'Gamthi' is a popular high-yield cultivar known for larger leaves and more compact growth suitable for commercial cultivation.
