Mexican Anise-Tree
Illicium mexicanum
Highly aromatic native of Mexico related to the Florida anise tree with vivid red star flowers. Prefers protected, evenly moist conditions. Superior understory shrub for shaded sites with acidic, well drained soils. Evergreen.
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 26, 28, 31, 32 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Hedge |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring into fall |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 4611 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer before spring growth. Prune to shape after flowering.
Highly aromatic native of Mexico related to the Florida anise tree with vivid red star flowers. Prefers protected, evenly moist conditions. Superior understory shrub for shaded sites with acidic, well drained soils. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer before spring growth. Prune to shape after flowering.
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 26, 28, 31, 32 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Hedge |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring into fall |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 4611 |
