Small Anise Tree
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$35.00
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Illicium parviflorum
Classified as a shrub, this small, ornamental, evergreen 'tree'; which rarely grows taller than 10 feet, is native to lower southeastern USA. Its wood, leaves, and fruit smell like licorice. It has lance-shaped green leaves, small yellow-green flowers that appear in June, and star-shaped fruit in September/October.
Do not confuse this species with the Star Anise Tree from which spice is made. The fruit of the Small Anise Tree yield shiny brown seeds that are poisonous and cannot be used for spice.
* Deer Resistant *
Photo courtesy of TCN in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Shrub |
| Foliage Type | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height | 6' - 10' |
| Spread | 8' - 10' |
| Shape | Upright, Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color | (Glossy) Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color | (Glossy) Green |
| Flowering Season | Insignificant |
| Flower Color | Yellow-green |
| Berries | Star-shaped fruit |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Preferences | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences | Moist (not wet): ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |