Scientific name: Pimenta racemosa
Aromatic evergreen tree of the myrtle family, native to the Caribbean. Its leathery leaves are rich in essential oil (eugenol, myrcene, chavicol) and have been used for centuries to produce 'Bay Rum' - a traditional fragrance essence, hair tonic and skin antiseptic. Bears small white flowers in clusters and peppercorn-like fruits. Medium tree 8-12m tall with glossy hardy foliage. One of the botanical sources of allspice-adjacent aromatics.
25 ליטר - 1,000 ₪
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Bay Rum Tree (Pimenta racemosa) — Aromatic evergreen tree of the myrtle family, native to the Caribbean. Its leathery leaves are rich in essential oil (eugenol, myrcene, chavicol) and have been used for centuries to produce 'Bay Rum' - a traditional fragrance essence, hair tonic and skin antiseptic. Bears small white flowers in clusters and peppercorn-like fruits. Medium tree 8-12m tall with glossy hardy foliage. One of the botanical sources of allspice-adjacent aromatics.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Bay Rum Tree plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/pimenta-racemosa.