Japanese Star Anise, Japanese Anise, Anise Shrub
Illicium anisatum (Japanese Anise) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree of conical habit, with stunning, narrowly oval, lustrous dark green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm). Borne perpendicular to the stems, they are aromatic and used as incense in Japan. In spring, non-scented, creamy-white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), packed with up to 20-30 petals, are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. They contrast nicely against the foliage. Delicately beautiful, Japanese Anise is useful in difficult wet and shady areas such as screening, in masses, or against a sheltered wall.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Illicium anisatum (Japanese Anise) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Illicium anisatum (Japanese Anise) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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