Picture from Tropica Mango Nurseries
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix, leaf damage at 30° F (-1° C), limb damage at 26° F( -3° C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: West Indies and possibly also in northern South America
Watering Needs: Regular water
The West Indian Bay Tree is native from the West Indies. It is related to the Allspice and its leaves are also used for cooking. It contains a fragrant oil that somewhat resembles clove oil. This oil used to be distilled in rum and water from the leaves, to produce bay rum, used as cologne. The fruit, bay rum and essential oil are toxic and should not be ingested.
Blooming Habits:
The bay rum tree inflorescence has 0.4 inch wide white flowers. They are followed by a black ovoid fruit, up to 0.5 inch long.
Links:
Tropica Mango Nurseries
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