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    • 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    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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    Illicium floridanum

    aka Florida Anise, Purple Anise, Star Anise, Stink Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Illicium floridanum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Illicium anisatum

    aka Anise Shrub, Japanese Anise, Japanese Star-Anise

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Illicium anisatum flower by plant lust
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    Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Illicium parviflorum

    aka Small-flowered Anise Tree, Star Anise, Yellow Anise

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Illicium parviflorum flower by Andrew69
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    Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady'

    aka Purple Anise, Shady Lady Variegated Anise, Star Anise, Variegated Florida Anise

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady' flower by Almost Eden
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