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Paradise Song™ Anise Tree
Illicium floridanum 'MONdnis'
Pronunciation: il-LISS-ee-um flor-ih-DAN-um
SKU #06031
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Reaches 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A lovely, upright, evergreen shrub with dense, shiny, dark olive green foliage that releases a pleasant anise-like scent when crushed. Dark maroon flowers produce hard, star-shaped, non-edible seed pods. Ideal for use at the back of deeply shaded shrub borders for a splash of luxuriant green foliage, or as a small tree in lightly shaded corners of the landscape. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aralia (Fatsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra); Bush Lily (Clivia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.Thrives in deep to partial shade; tolerant of full sun in cooler regions, given consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer before spring growth. Rarely requires pruning. Remove emerging suckers from base to prevent spread. |
Details
| Description | A lovely, upright, evergreen shrub with dense, shiny, dark olive green foliage that releases a pleasant anise-like scent when crushed. Dark maroon flowers produce hard, star-shaped, non-edible seed pods. Ideal for use at the back of deeply shaded shrub borders for a splash of luxuriant green foliage, or as a small tree in lightly shaded corners of the landscape. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aralia (Fatsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra); Bush Lily (Clivia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.Thrives in deep to partial shade; tolerant of full sun in cooler regions, given consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer before spring growth. Rarely requires pruning. Remove emerging suckers from base to prevent spread. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Paradise Song™ Anise Tree produce flowers?
Spring
Is Paradise Song™ Anise Tree evergreen or deciduous?
Paradise Song™ Anise Tree is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Paradise Song™ Anise Tree?
Paradise Song™ Anise Tree is Easy Care.
Is Paradise Song™ Anise Tree resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Paradise Song™ Anise Tree grow?
Paradise Song™ Anise Tree has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Paradise Song™ Anise Tree in my landscape?
Paradise Song™ Anise Tree is suitable for: Hedge.
What color are Paradise Song™ Anise Tree flowers?
Paradise Song™ Anise Tree produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Paradise Song™ Anise Tree?
Paradise Song™ Anise Tree has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Paradise Song™ Anise Tree?
Good companion plants for Paradise Song™ Anise Tree include: Aralia (Fatsia); Sweet Box (Sarcococca); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra); Bush Lily (Clivia).
How do I care for Paradise Song™ Anise Tree?
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.Thrives in deep to partial shade; tolerant of full sun in cooler regions, given consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer before spring growth. Rarely requires pruning. Remove emerging suckers from base to prevent spread.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.