The quatre-épices or bay tree grows 4 to 10 meters tall. When crushed, its leaf releases the aromas of four spices: ginger, nutmeg, clove, and pepper.
This tree has its place in Mauritian gardens, as people love to pick its leaves to flavor civet stew or curry
Bay tree is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant evergreen that thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings.