Syzygium anisatum – Aniseed myrtle

Syzygium anisatum - Aniseed myrtle
Syzygium anisatum - Aniseed myrtle
Syzygium anisatum - Aniseed myrtle

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.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 8

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Tea, Fragrant oils

Scientific Name: Syzygium anisatum

Common Name : Aniseed myrtle

Height : 35

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects