Turmeric orange frangipanis The Japanese Raisin Tree is

The Japanese Raisin Tree is a quick-growing deciduous tree with an upright open growth habit

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whilst the mature leaves are darker

The foliage gives off a wonderful Cardamom-like scent when you rub or crush the leaves

Hyophorbe indica also known as the Champagne Palm is a very rare relative of the well known Bottle and Spindle Palms threatened by habitat loss

Turmeric orange frangipanis The Japanese Raisin Tree isCurcuma longa or Turmeric is widely used in cooking and medicine. Its rhizomes are dried and powdered to get the bright yellow spice that flavours and colours countless dishes across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It can be grown fairly easily in NZ much like Ginger though it frost sensitive and may die back over winter.