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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI need to know how big it will get and if I need to take it down for being too close to the house.
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1 Comment To "What Is This Tree?"
#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/31/2021 @ 7:05 pm
It may be an anise tree. Depending on the variety it may only get 8 feet tall. A star anise gets much taller. Yours looks very shrubby, rather than like a tree. I also considered a cherry laurel or bay laurel. You might want to visit with your local cooperative extension or local nursery for their evaluation. Here is more info:
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/star-anise/growing-star-anise.htm [2]
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