Can you eat rosemary Christmas trees?

Since rosemary leaves are very needlelike, their delicious aroma has an almost coniferous smell to it, and the plants have been trimmed to take on a pyramidal shape, the plant could indeed pass for a small Christmas tree… but one with edible “needles”.

Is there any poisonous rosemary?

Because of their volatile oil content, large quantities of rosemary leaves can cause serious side effects, including vomiting, spasms, coma and, in some cases, pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). Rosemary oil can be toxic if ingested and should never be taken orally.

Is rosemary safe to eat?

When taken by mouth: Rosemary is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in amounts found in foods. Rosemary leaf is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine in doses up to 6 grams per day. But taking undiluted rosemary oil or very large amounts of rosemary leaf is LIKELY UNSAFE.

Is there such a thing as a Rosemary Christmas tree?

Of late, rosemary Christmas trees plants have become popular nursery or grocery store items. Not only is rosemary used as a Christmas tree a festive ornamental for the season, but it is predominantly disease and pest resistant, aromatic, a culinary treasure, and responds beautifully to pruning to maintain the shape.

Are there any varieties of Rosemary that are edible?

Rosemary has been hybridized to produce a number of cultivars. Because common rosemary is edible, all varieties are edible, but they do slightly vary in flavor and in their growth habits.

What’s the best shape for a Rosemary plant?

Popular shapes for rosemary include a cone, like a Christmas tree, and a sphere. More complicated shapes can be attained using wire frames for support and training, but if you’re a beginner, a cone or sphere is easier. Pruning rosemary into topiaries requires some patience and time, but anyone can do it.

When to repot a Rosemary Christmas tree plant?

The rosemary Christmas tree will have to be repotted at some point or planted outdoors until the following Christmas. Keep shaping the plant from spring through fall and then bring indoors again. Repot in a larger clay pot to aid in water retention with a lightweight potting mix that provides good drainage. Did you find this helpful?