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ILLICIUM anisatum
Commonly known as Japanese anise
Dark glossy green leaves and pungent creamy star-shaped yellowish-green flowers
£18.50 each
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Good to know
Used as incense in Japan. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Japan, Taiwan. -
EvergreenOval to lance-shaped, blunt-tipped leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Cream
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Star-shapedTo 2.5cm (1in) across with 12-15 tepals
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Flowers are produced singly or in axillary clusters
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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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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)Borderline -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
shelter from cold drying winds. -
Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats -
Conical
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
6m (20ft)
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