Shrubs & Herbs

In Malaysia, garden shrubs are used to create hedges, add splashes of color, or fill the space between groundcovers and taller trees. Because of our high humidity, local shrubs are categorized by their leaf density and blooming frequency.

Major type of shrubs in Malaysia :

1. Flowering Shrubs (Full Sun)

These are the most popular for front gardens because they thrive in the intense heat and provide year-round color. 

2. Colorful Foliage Shrubs

These shrubs rely on their vibrant leaf patterns rather than flowers to provide visual interest.

3. Privacy & Hedge Shrubs

These have dense branching and small leaves, making them perfect for "living walls."

4. Fragrant & Medicinal Shrubs 

Shrubs that fills the entire garden with a heavy scent such as Pandas (Pandan), Night-Blooming Jasmine

In Malaysia, garden herbs are highly popular because they thrive in our high humidity and can be grown in ground beds, raised planters, or even pots on a balcony.

Major type of herbs in Malaysia :

1. The "Big Four" Essentials

These are the foundational herbs found in almost every Malaysian kitchen garden: Lemongrass (Serai),Pandan (Daun Pandan),Curry Leaf (Daun Kari),Turmeric (Kunyit)

2. Traditional Ulam (Fresh Salad Herbs)

These are typically eaten raw with sambal and are very easy to maintain: Pennywort (Pegaga), Thai Basil (Selasih), Vietnamese Coriander (Daun Kesum), Spearmint (Daun Pudina)

3. Citrus & Sour Herbs

These add the essential to Malaysian cooking: Kaffir Lime (Limau Purut), Bird’s Eye Chili (Cili Padi)

4. Modern "Superfood" Herbs

Butterfly Pea (Bunga Telang), Aloe Vera