Allspice (Pimenta officinalis)

Allspice (Pimenta officinalis)

Allspice (Pimenta officinalis)

Native to the West Indies, Allspice makes an excellent container plant. The tall, slender tree has a whitish-gray trunk and deep green flavorful leaves. Small white flowers appear in spring, and once the plant is mature, dark purple berries set fruit in summer. Dried allspice berries have the fragrance of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg rolled into one. In the fresh leaves, the clove flavor is reduced and the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors become dominant. Use the fresh leaves for a spicy flavor when cooking roasts or stews. They may also be added to potpourris or boiled in water to impart a spicy scent in the home. Special Note: Allspice plants are dioecious meaning there are distinct male and female plants. To produce allspice berries, it’s best to grow two or three plants.
4" Pot Size
SKU
R2168-4
Currently Unavailable

Shipping Note: Cannot be shipped to HI

More Information
Hardiness Zone 10
Bloom Season Spring
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Grows to 5-8'
Minimum Temperature Indoors 60
Plant Type Fragrant

Write Your Own Review
Only registered users can write reviews. Please Sign in or create an account