Allspice (Pimenta dioica) - 10" Pot (24-48")

Allspice (Pimenta dioica)

Variety: Pimenta dioica. Type: Potted spice tree.

• The fruit: Dried berries recall cinnamon, nutmeg and clove all at once - hence the name allspice. Aromatic evergreen foliage.
• Ideal if: you want a tropical spice tree, aromatic even without fruit.
• Good to know: berries are picked green then dried; fruiting requires a mature plant and warm, bright conditions.
• Size & habit: small tropical tree, well suited to pot culture in Quebec.
• Relative hardiness: not hardy in Quebec; grow in a pot, always sheltered from frost.
• Size received: 1 plant in a 10" pot.
• Availability: pre-order; delivery or pickup in May-June 2027. Limited quantity.

Care sheet - Growing in Quebec

• Light: Full sun 6-8 hours per day (south window, greenhouse, or outdoors in summer after acclimatization).
• Growing medium: Very well-draining potting mix, such as Pro-Mix HP or similar, with a little perlite.
• Watering: Let the top of the mix dry between waterings; avoid letting water stand in the cachepot.
• Fertilizer: Fruit-tree fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
• Temperature: Bring the plant indoors before nights drop below 5 °C; never expose to frost.
• Overwintering: Very bright room, cool to temperate; reduced watering but without letting the mix dry out completely.

Photo: fruit of the variety, illustrative image - the plant photo will be added on arrival.

📦 Shipping boxes

• 10" Pot: box 42 × 8 × 8 in, 5 kg.