Illicium Species, Star Anise Tree, Japanese Anise Tree

2003-04
For now I have mine in a pot on my deck. We have mild winters so I am told that I can leave it on the back screened in pa...Read Morert of my deck closer to the house so it will stay warmer then the weather. It has grown some but it is still containerable. It is a very attractive plant.

2004-05
This plant is not in the ground and seems to be doing quite well.

2006-2011
My plant has now been in the ground 5 years, it seems to love it's part sun position with my 'Pride of Summerville' azalea. It remains evergreen and has taken several prunings well. It is very happy living near Lake Murray, SC out of doors.

Light green leaves are about 4" long by 1 1/2" wide and densly arranged on vertically oriented stems. A good background shrub for shady a...Read Morereas, or as a tree in small yards.