All Spice Plant (Jamaica Pepper / Sarvasugandhi) – 6 ft

All Spice Plant, commonly known as allspice, is an aromatic evergreen tree native to the Caribbean region, particularly Jamaica. It belongs to the family Myrtaceae and is renowned for its flavorful and fragrant berries, which are often referred to as “allspice berries”.

Allspice is a medium-sized tree that can reach a height of about 10-18 meters (30-60 feet) in its natural habitat. The tree has dense foliage, glossy dark green leaves, and small white flowers that grow in clusters.

The most distinctive feature of All Spices is its berries. These berries, which are the primary reason for the plant’s culinary and medicinal uses, are harvested when they are green and unripe. They turn reddish-brown and develop a wrinkled appearance as they dry. The dried berries resemble large peppercorns and emit a complex aroma that combines the flavors of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, hence the name “allspice”.

Allspice is widely used as a spice in various cuisines around the world. Its flavor is warm, pungent, and sweet with hints of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It is a common ingredient in Caribbean, Mexican, and Middle Eastern dishes, adding depth to stews, sauces, marinades, and baked goods. Allspice is also a key component of Jamaican jerk seasoning.

All Spices has a history of traditional medicinal use. The essential oil extracted from the berries contains compounds such as eugenol, which has antimicrobial and analgesic properties. Allspice has been used to relieve digestive issues, toothaches, and muscle pain. It has also been employed in traditional medicine for its carminative, antiseptic, and stimulant properties.

Plant Care: All Spice plant is a very slow growing large plant. All Spice plants need semi shade to full shade for good growth. However, they can grow well in a partially shady location, also. They can grow best when planted in a place with plenty of morning light.

General advise about Outdoor plants: Don’t kill your plants with kindness by overwatering. The is the most common mistake gardeners make. Different plants need different levels of moisture between watering. Some plants like moist soil between watering’s, while others prefer to dry out completely.

• Check the soil between watering’s with a stick, or even your finger, pushing below the top layer of soil or mulch to determine how moist the soil is.
• A watering can is an excellent choice for watering plants. Water well around the base.
• Water plants thoroughly. Water should run away from the edges of the plant or drain from the hole in the bottom of the pot.

Plants have individual nutrition needs, and beginning gardeners should be careful not to overfeed their plants. New plant installations will not need fertilizers or food of any kind for the first three months as they come from the nursery prepared for transplant.

Plant fertilizers come in three forms:

• Water-soluble: a liquid mixed with water and poured on the plant
• Spikes: a solid food that is pushed directly into the soil and releases nutrients slowly
• Granular: sprinkled around the base of a plant and watered in.

At the nursery these plants are grown under 40-70% shade cloth. If you plant this plant in a brightly lit area (like direct sun) you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.

Keep an eye open for harmful insects or disease on new plant material. New plantings are not as strong as established plants, so they do require more attention. If you see a concern, you can research the issue or contact us for advice.