Initially, the purchased rosemary tree has a lovely pine shape but over time as the herb matures, it outgrows those lines. It is very easy to prune the rosemary to help it maintain its tree shape.

What kind of tree is rosemary?

rosemary, (Salvia rosmarinus), small evergreen plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae), the leaves of which are used to flavour foods. Native to the Mediterranean region, rosemary has naturalized throughout much of Europe and is widely grown in gardens in warm climates.

Is rosemary a conifer?

RosemaryFamily:LamiaceaeGenus:SalviaSpecies:S. rosmarinusBinomial name