Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine
Chartreuse golden fragrant foliage. Hot yellow fall foliage with red stems. Small fragrant summer flowers - which make it deer-resistant.
Best planted in afternoon shade. Root system prefers to stay moist, not wet. Medium size shrub maturing 8 ft. tall 8 ft. wide. Hardy zones: 7a-9b
Dehiscent seed follicles, arranged in whorls, have a star-like appearance.
*Deer Resistant*
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 8'
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| Spread |
6' - 8'
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| Shape |
Upright, spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Chartreuse |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Yellow - Fall/winter |
| Flowering Season |
Insignificant |
| Flower Color |
yellow |
| Berries |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
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