The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8 - 12 m tall, with large leaves and crimson flowers grouped in terminal clusters. The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually turn green, then transition to a bright red when ready for harvest. Cloves are harvested at 1.5 - 2.0 cm long, and consist of a long calyx that terminates in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals that form a small central ball
Cloves are a spice made from the flower buds of an evergreen tree called, appropriately enough, the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). Clove flower buds are harvested in their immature state and then dried. Whole cloves are shaped like a small, reddish-brown spike, usually around 1 centimeter in length, with a bulbous top
Potentia alongside highly experienced local farmers produces export quality clove (AB 6) with a sharper clove aroma and a more uniform and shiny colour with only 5-6% moisture content. Inferior Cloves 0,6%, Essential Oil, dry basis 16%.
