Small Anise 'Florida Sunshine', Small Anise Tree 'Florida Sunshine'
Providing year-round interest, Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’ (Small Anise) is a compact evergreen shrub of rounded habit, noted for its chartreuse golden foliage of elliptic leaves, which turns hot yellow in the fall. Aromatic, the shimmering foliage exudes an anise aroma when crushed or bruised. Unlike the species, this selection does not sucker and does not send out long gangly shoots. A small evergreen shrub that is great to brighten up a difficult wet and shady area. Perfect for small gardens.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Common names | Anise |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Common names | Anise |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’ (Small Anise) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’ (Small Anise) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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