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Illicium anisatum

Also Known As

  • Anise Shrub
  • Japanese Anise
  • Japanese Star-Anise

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-15'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Illicium anisatum plant details

Illicium anisatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring green, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Illicium anisatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: green, white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: conical, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Illicium anisatum

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Part of a small group of outstanding EGs with unusual, many-petalled flowers, this medium-large aromatic shrub? (Hillier) has thick glossy leaves and yellow flowers to 1" across. S-PSh/M
This Japanese native came to us from Jane Platt years ago. The evergreen foliage is dark green and has white flowers in April. The small multi -petaled flowers are attractive.
Japan, Formosa,  Evergreen medium to large shrub, slow-growing. Thick fleshy dark green leathery leaves. Pale yellow to cream, fragrant small flowers in mid spring.  Thrives in conditions similar to rhododendrons.  Much planted near Buddhist Shrines.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Illicium anisatum plant

How to Grow Illicium anisatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Henry Anise Tree

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 12'-25'

Width: 10'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Illicium henryi flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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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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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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