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Illicium parviflorum

Genus: Illicium - Species: parviflorum - Family: Schisandraceae

Phonetic Spelling: il-LISS-ee-um par-VEE-flor-um

Common Names:

  • Hardy Anise Shrub
  • Ocala Anise
  • Small Anise Tree
  • Yellow Anise Tree

Tags

shrub
shade garden
partial shade tolerant
evergreen
disease resistant
pest resistant
hedge
easy to grow
foundation planting
screening
cpp
evergreen shrub
border back
deer resistant
woodland
fragrant leaves
acidic soils tolerant
wet soils tolerant
hardy
poisonous
clay soils tolerant
dry soils tolerant
moist soil
fantz
heavy shade tolerant
dappled shade
woody
naturalizes
alkaline soils tolerant
loamy soils tolerant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Southeastern USA, Florida and Dominican Republic

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
    • Tree
    • Poisonous
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Florida; rare in GA and SC.

Uses

N/A

Illicium parviflorum
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