bluish green smooth glossy Bay Rum leaves

Bay Rum (Pimenta racemosa)

Name: Bay Rum (Pimenta racemosa)
Brand: Sow Exotic
SKU: C1-BAY-M
Price: 22.95 USD
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Fragrant Caribbean Spice Tree with Aromatic, Medicinal Leaves

Bay Rum, also known as West Indian Bay Tree, is a tropical evergreen tree with a rich cultural history and powerful aromatic leaves used to make the classic Bay Rum cologne—as well as teas, infusions, and herbal remedies. Native to the Caribbean and northern South America, this tree is a true multi-purpose gem, grown for its medicinal, culinary, and ornamental value.

Bay Rum’s glossy green leaves release a warm, spicy fragrance with notes of clove, cinnamon, and allspice—earning it a beloved place in island perfumery and wellness traditions. Traditionally, the leaves are distilled with rum to create the famous Bay Rum aftershave and tonic, and they’ve also been used for natural remedies supporting circulation, skin care, hair health, and cold relief.

This low-maintenance tropical grows into a shapely evergreen tree or large shrub, reaching 6–12 feet in gardens or containers. It thrives in full sun, loves warm weather, and responds well to pruning—making it perfect for hedges, edible landscapes, or fragrant garden borders.

If you longed for a scratch-and-sniff tree, the Bay Rum tree makes for a perfect pick!

Quick Facts: Bay Rum (Pimenta racemosa)

Scientific Name	Pimenta racemosa
Common Names	Bay Rum, West Indian Bay Tree
Family	Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)
Origin	Caribbean, northern South America
Plant Type	Tropical Evergreen Tree or Shrub
Life Cycle	Perennial
Food Forest Layer	Shrub / Low Tree Layer
Mature Size	6–12 ft tall (can grow taller in ideal conditions)
Light	Full Sun
Water Needs	Moderate; prefers regular watering with good drainage
Harvest Season	Year-Round (leaves can be picked anytime)
Time to Harvest	1 year from planting
Self-Fertile	Yes
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zones	USDA Zones 9–11
Florida Native	No
Propagation	Cuttings, Seeds
Pot Size	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot
Seasonal Characteristics	Evergreen; frost-sensitive

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