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Hardy Anise Shrub

Hardy Anise Shrub

$39.99

The hardy anise shrub illicium parviflorum is a large, upright, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree in the Schisandraceae (starvine) family. The common name refers to the licorice scent of its leaves when brushed or crushed. It is native to the lower southeastern United States and is the most cold hardy of the Illicum species.

Care

Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist organically rich well-drained sandy to loam soils.  It prefers acidic soil thriving in conditions similar to rhododendrons. Tolerates wet sites, heavy shade, deer browsing, and erosion.  It is not very cold hardy (zones 7-9).

Growth Habit

Anise grow 6 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide. Plant as an informal hedge, a shrub border, in a rain garden, or allowed to naturalize.  Mass plant them to use as a screen or group them along fences or wall in a cottage garden.  Train it into a small tree an use for a patio planting.  They work well in difficult wet shady areas. 

Toxicity

Warning....Use caution when planting any illicium varieties. These plants contain compounds that are toxic to both humans and animals. NOT a substitute for the star anise spice.

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The hardy anise shrub illicium parviflorum is a large, upright, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree in the Schisandraceae (starvine) family. The common name refers to the licorice scent of its leaves when brushed or crushed. It is native to the lower southeastern United States and is the most cold hardy of the Illicum species.

Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist organically rich well-drained sandy to loam soils.  It prefers acidic soil thriving in conditions similar to rhododendrons. Tolerates wet sites, heavy shade, deer browsing, and erosion.  It is not very cold hardy (zones 7-9).

Anise grow 6 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide. Plant as an informal hedge, a shrub border, in a rain garden, or allowed to naturalize.  Mass plant them to use as a screen or group them along fences or wall in a cottage garden.  Train it into a small tree an use for a patio planting.  They work well in difficult wet shady areas. 

Warning....Use caution when planting any illicium varieties. These plants contain compounds that are toxic to both humans and animals. NOT a substitute for the star anise spice.

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.