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Posted 12/28/2022 in Shrub

Illicium parviflorum

An upright or rounded large shrub or small tree, Illicium parviflorum features elliptic olive-green leaves with yellow-green flowers that give way to star-shaped fruit. Foliage is noted for being similar to that of rhododendrons, making it a good substitute.

Post Details

Latin Name
Illicium parviflorum
Common Name
Small Anise Tree
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
10-15 ft
Spread
6-10 ft
Potential Pests
Star-shaped cluster of follicles

Plant Story

An upright or rounded large shrub or small tree, Illicium parviflorum features elliptic olive-green leaves with yellow-green flowers that give way to star-shaped fruit. Foliage is noted for being similar to that of rhododendrons, making it a good substitute.

Special Care Instructions

Branches root when they touch the ground. Spreads by root suckers. Plants tolerate some drought.

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