Bush Basil herbs

Bush Basil herbsBush basil was traditionally used as a medicinal and ceremonial herb. Early European settlers caught at the five spice plant for its complex aromas reminiscent of basil, sage and mint. When crushed it has a pungent lemony sent. A highly aromatic herb best used fresh or dried. Grows as a bush to approximately 1 m and is suitable for growing in pots. Will tolerate full sun and also part shade. It can be grown in Sandy and low nutrients levels but for

We consider this tree a showpiece

Deep red skin with firm yellow flesh that delicious eaten fresh

The fruits start out with green skin and ripen to yellow with pink-red blushed fruit

though it is easily kept small in pots

This shrub bears small white

The fruits are quite juicy

Originating in Africa

or star crimson

prune after flowering to promote new growth and encourage bushiness not spindliness

Pruned back to to 1

Qld and in the coastal areas of Perth

Self pollinating and can handle the occasional frost