Botanical Name: Common Names:
Syzygium anisatum Aniseed Myrtle Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Dense, Spreading
Description:
Large native rainforest tree with dense glossy green foliage. Great to use for street trees, screening or a windbreak. Cream coloured blossom flowers appear in Summer. Aromatic leaves have a liquorice flavour and can be used in cooking. Grows approx. 10-35m tall x 5-8m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Playgrounds, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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