Lavanga, Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Description of Plant Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) is the medium-sized crown, bushy, evergreen tree growing up to 8-20 meters in height. Various parts of the tree like leaves and bark are aromatic but it is most famous for the aromatic flower buds. Leaves are simple, bright green and glossy. The lower surface of the leaves is covered in aromatic oil glands. Elliptical leaves with petioles can grow up to 13cm long along numerous short branches. Flowers forms