A large rainforest tree which can grow to 45 metres in its natural range but around 10 metres in cultivation, but this can still be too large for average gardens, where it is recommended to be grown in a large pot or container. It is a handsome plant with glossy dense foliage, the leaves have wavy margins and clusters of large cream fluffy flowers in summer. The leaves are aromatic with a distinct and pleasant aniseed-liquorice taste which can be used in cooking and as a tea. It also has anti microbial properties. Tolerates light frosts. This plant is also known as Backhousia anisata and Anetholia anisata.
Syzygium anisatum – Aniseed myrtle
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Aniseed myrtle
Scientific Name - Syzygium anisatum
Family - Myrtaceae
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Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 10
Maximum Height - 35
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 8
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Hardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant
Special Uses - Edible, Tea, Fragrant oils
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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