ILLICIUM oligandrum
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ILLICIUM oligandrum
Commonly known as Anise
Small yellowish star-shaped flowers
£21.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Obscure star anise -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Southwestern China -
EvergreenThick, glossy leaves in clusters of 3-5
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Yellow
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft)- still to be determined -
Spread
2m (6½ft)- still to be determined
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightAfter flowering produces star-shaped woody friuts
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)Still to be determined -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)- still to be determined
2m (6½ft)- still to be determined
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