
Backhousia angustifolia
“Curry Tree”
TREE 5 TO 7 METRES TALLDark grey fissured bark, dark green narrow leaves are paler underneath and have pleasant curry/honey aroma when crushed and dried can be used for flavouring. New shoots are silvery silky. Small white flowers in Spring/Summer. Shade loving.
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Category | Small Trees up to 10m |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Aspect | Filtered Sun |
Soil | Composted, Well-drained |
Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
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