Anise Tree
Illicium simonsii
Pronunciation: il-LISS-ee-um
SKU #05721
| Description | Exceptionally fragrant shrub or small flowering tree from China. Crushed foliage releases a spicy anise fragrance. Creamy yellow blooms may produce showy seedpods that resemble culinary star anise- do not ingest! Excellent for cool, lightly shaded spots. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Design Ideas | Plant in woodland garden understory, or in lightly shaded beds in the company of spring blooming rhododendrons and camellias. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aralia (Fatsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra); Bush Lily (Clivia) |
| Care | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Feed with an acid fertilizer before spring growth. Rarely requires pruning. |
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| Lore | This ornamental shrub or small tree is native to the mountains of southeastern China. If planted in groups, it often produces interesting, star-shaped seedpods that are remarkably similar to that of the culinary seasoning obtained from Illicium verum - however the seeds of this species are not edible and should not be ingested. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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