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Yellow Anise Tree

Illicium Parviflorum

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Overview

The Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium parviflorum), an evergreen shrub, thrives in partial to full shade, reaching a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wide. Its aromatic leaves resemble small, slender lemons in both color and scent. In late spring to early summer, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers emerge. Prefers moist, well-drained soils; is deer resistant. Ideal for foundation plantings or as a privacy screen in zones 7-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 7–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — Its aromatic leaves resemble small, slender lemons in both color and scent
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — thrives in partial to full shadeYellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — reaching a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wideYellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — is a captivating evergreen shrub notable for its lustrousYellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — The Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium parviflorum)Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — olive-green foliage and uniquely fragrantYellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — In late spring to early summer, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers emerge+22

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Schisandraceae

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Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — Its aromatic leaves resemble small, slender lemons in both color and scent
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — thrives in partial to full shade
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — reaching a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wide
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — is a captivating evergreen shrub notable for its lustrous
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — The Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium parviflorum)
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — olive-green foliage and uniquely fragrant
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — In late spring to early summer, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers emerge
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — Prefers moist, well-drained soils; is deer resistant
Yellow Anise Tree (Illicium Parviflorum) — Ideal for foundation plantings or as a privacy screen in zones 7-9
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