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  • ILLICIUM anisatum
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ERIOBOTRYA deflexa and ILLICIUM anisatum
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    ILLICIUM anisatum

    Commonly known as Japanese anise

    Dark glossy green leaves and pungent creamy star-shaped yellowish-green flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
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    • Good to know
      Used as incense in Japan.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      China, Japan, Taiwan.
    • Evergreen
      Oval to lance-shaped, blunt-tipped leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
    • Cream
    • Star-shaped
      To 2.5cm (1in) across with 12-15 tepals
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    • Fully hardy
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    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Or small tree. Flowers are produced singly or in axillary clusters
    • 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.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
      shelter from cold drying winds.
    • Partial shade
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
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