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Illicium parviflorum, commonly called yellow anise tree or small anise tree, is an upright, rounded, suckering, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 10-15′ tall and spreads to 6-10′ wide. It is native to moist woods and swamps in central Florida. Shiny, elliptic, olive-green leaves (to 4″ long) emit an anise-like aroma when crushed. Insignificant yellow-green flowers (to 1/2″ diameter) bloom from the leaf axils in late spring (May-June). Fruit is a star-shaped cluster of follicles. Yellow anise tree is protected in Florida as a threatened species. Similar to the species, ‘Forest Green’ has darker green foliage even in full sun. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-10 where it is easily grown in moist, rich soils in part shade to full shade. Tolerates full sun as long as soils are kept uniformly moist. Established plants tolerate some drought, but prefer good moisture. Branches may root where they touch the ground. Spreads by root suckers to form colonies. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Forest Green', Anise |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Illicium parviflorum 'Forest Green' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | to 15 ft. |
| Width | to 10 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | Yellow-green |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
