| Common Names |
Allspice, Jamaica Pepper, Myrtle Pepper |
| Family |
Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) |
| Origin |
Caribbean, Central America |
| Plant Type |
Evergreen Fruiting Tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Understory Layer |
| Mature Size |
12–40 ft tall (prunable) |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; prefers well-drained soil |
| Harvest Season |
Fall (berries); leaves can be harvested year-round |
| Time to Fruit |
3–5 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
No (dioecious; requires both male and female) |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; aromatic foliage year-round |
