Illicium parviflorum (Yellow Anise, Small Anise Tree.)
Botanical Information
Family | Schisandraceae |
Genus | Illicium |
Species | parviflorum |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
References | Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Retrieved June 5, 2019, from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e649 |
Origin | Native to South Georgia, and North Florida. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 2 - 4 m |
Spread | 2 - 3 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A plant that grows best in part sun to shade in moist soils. |
Shape | Upright. |
Landscape | Can be used as a hedge, screen, and as a specimen plant. |
Propagation | Semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |
Pests | Bacterial spot, anthracnose, stem canker, root and crown rot. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Olive-green, scented leaves that are 5 - 10 cm long. |
Flower Description | 1.2 cm yellow-green flowers, blooming in early summer. |
Fruit Description | Star-shaped, arranged as an aggregate of follicles. |
Texture Description | Medium to coarse. |