Florida Anise Tree

Illicium Floridanum

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Overview

Illicium floridanum, or Florida Anise Tree, is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 ft tall and 4-8 ft wide. Native to the southeastern US, it thrives in partial to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil. With star-shaped, red to maroon flowers in spring and aromatic, leathery leaves, it provides year-round interest. Best used in woodland gardens for underplantings or naturalized settings. USDA Zones 7-9. Toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–10

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Illicium floridanum, or Florida Anise Tree, is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 ft tall and 4-8 ft wide

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — red to maroon flowers in spring and aromatic

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Native to the southeastern US, it thrives in partial to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Best used in woodland gardens for underplantings or naturalized settings

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — it provides year-round interest

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — The Florida Anise Tree (Illicium floridanum) is an attractive evergreen shrub

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — shaded woodland areas in the southeastern United States

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 4–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Schisandraceae

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Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Illicium floridanum, or Florida Anise Tree, is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 ft tall and 4-8 ft wide

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — red to maroon flowers in spring and aromatic

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Native to the southeastern US, it thrives in partial to full shade, in moist, well-drained soil

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Best used in woodland gardens for underplantings or naturalized settings

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — it provides year-round interest

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — The Florida Anise Tree (Illicium floridanum) is an attractive evergreen shrub

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — shaded woodland areas in the southeastern United States

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — It is highly valued in landscape design for its lush foliage and unique star-shaped flowers

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Typically ranging in height from 6 to 10 feet

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — the Florida Anise Tree presents as a rounded

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — which are a glossy deep green and emit a distinctive spicy scent when crushed

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — the tree blooms with 1 to 2-inch reddish-purple flowers

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Come spring and intermittently through the summer

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — It requires moist, well-drained acidic soil to flourish properly

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — preferring partial to full shade

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — Once established, the tree is moderately drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — the Florida Anise Tree can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and is largely pest and disease-resistant

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — rendering it an excellent

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — long-lasting addition to any landscape design

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — It should be noted that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — so it should be placed with consideration to any potential contact with pets or children

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — red flowers in the garden

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half

Florida Anise Tree (Illicium Floridanum) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with red blooms

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