A large rainforest tree which can grow to 45 metres in its natural range but around 10 metres in the garden, it can be pruned to size or grown in a pot if needed. 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.
This entry was posted in Plant Database on 19/01/2016 by carolyn.