{"product_id":"aniseed-myrtle-backhousia-anisata","title":"Aniseed Myrtle - Backhousia anisata","description":"\u003cp\u003eAniseed Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia anisata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare Australian rainforest tree from the Bellinger and Nambucca valleys of New South Wales, known for glossy leaves that smell strongly of aniseed when crushed. In gardens it makes a dense tree 6 to 10m tall and about 5m wide, and it is often kept much smaller as a large clipped shrub or hedge. You may also see it sold as Ringwood or under the name Syzygium anisatum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAniseed-scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a leaf and the scent is sweet and unmistakable. The leaves are used fresh or dried as a bushfood, for tea and for flavouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wavy-edged leaves are held thickly to the ground, with soft pinkish new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy white flowers cover the canopy in spring and draw in bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips well.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds to regular trimming, so it can be held as a hedge, screen or shaped specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rare native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a very small natural range, and growing it in gardens helps keep it in cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1 to 1.5m apart and clip two or three times a year for a dense hedge 2 to 4m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushfood gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one plant pruned to picking height near the kitchen so fresh leaves are within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature or shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned in a sheltered spot with good soil it grows into a handsome, rounded evergreen tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a big container with regular water and clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Aniseed Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with shelter from strong, drying winds. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and mild cool temperate gardens. Established plants tolerate light frost. Protect young plants in their first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost. It is a rainforest tree and repays good soil and a thick layer of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, especially for the first two years and during dry spells. Feed in spring and again in late summer with a slow-release fertiliser for native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from a young age for a bushy plant, and clip hedges after each flush of growth. Like other plants in the myrtle family it can get myrtle rust on soft new growth in humid areas. Watch for yellow powdery spots, prune off and bin affected shoots, and avoid heavy feeding that forces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Aniseed Myrtle as tube stock, in 200mm pots in packs of 6, and in 300mm and 400mm pots. Tube stock is one young plant per tube, sold singly, and it establishes quickly once planted. The 300mm and 400mm pots are single, more advanced plants. Water on arrival and plant out soon after. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eOur best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick leaves as needed and use them fresh, or dry them in a shaded, airy place and store them in a jar. They are used for tea and to flavour sweet and savoury cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpruned it usually reaches 6 to 10m in gardens, and far taller in its native forest. With regular clipping it is easily held at 2 to 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is steady, not fast. In good soil with regular water it puts on a moderate amount each year, and it is slower in dry or exposed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":68095682740543,"sku":"BAC-ANI-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095682773311,"sku":"BAC-ANI-200MM-P6","price":267.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095682806079,"sku":"BAC-ANI-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095682838847,"sku":"BAC-ANI-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/aniseed-myrtle-backhousia-anisata.jpg?v=1794669151","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/aniseed-myrtle-backhousia-anisata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}