Illicium Species, Chinese Anise Tree

Illiciumhenryi

Genus
Illicium (il-LISS-ee-um)
Species
henryi (HEN-ree-eye)
Synonym
Illicium henryi var. multistamineum
Illicium silvestrii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Savannah, Georgia

Centreville, Maryland

Raleigh, North Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

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Fort Lauderdale, FL | September 2010 | positive

This is actually an ever-green tree. For quite a while, the plant looks like a large shrub. Over time, it becomes more tree-like and it c...Read More

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