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. |
Photographs
Illicium parviflorum, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Illicium parviflorum, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.