Photo of Illicium henryi flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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Illicium henryi

Also Known As

  • Henry Anise Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 12'-25'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Illicium henryi plant details

Illicium henryi is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring bronze and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Illicium henryi

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in spring
Uses: anise-scented, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Illicium henryi

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An uncommon and very attractive 6-10' shrub from China with deep-green, glossy, leathery leaves that are highly aromatic when crushed and unusual, ornamental, waxy flowers which are pale-pink to dark-rose and somewhat fragrant; a lovely plant for the shade garden, particularly good for the Pacific Northwest. S-PSh/M/acid
These grow beautifully in the UBC Asian Garden in Vancouver where it grows up to 15'. Typically we would expect 6' or so in in the garden with the pale waxy evergreen leaves providing nice backing for the creamy multi-petaled flowers. Best in a mild garden like Seattle or PT.

Gardening facts about Illicium henryi plant

How to Grow Illicium henryi

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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