Allspice
Pimenta dioica
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua
J.M.Garg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Pimenta
- Species:
- Pimenta dioica
- USDA Symbol:
- PIDI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Celery leaftier (Udea rubigalis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Caribbean, prefers fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Germination is erratic and can take several months.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI