Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: What trees and shrubs are you going to plant in 2003?, 1 by woodspirit1

woodspirit1 wrote:
Well, Copperbaron must really be a Copper Baron to afford all those plants in one year. Also he must have a lot of land. I am surprised to see him ordering rhoderdendrons and mountain laurel is such a warm climate. How do they do there?
I only have one in mind now. It's called Mexican Anise, Illicium "Aztec Fire". Wayside says it is an evergreen shrub for shade, which I need. Here's their promo.."Rich green foliage year-round and vivid deep violet red blooms all summer on a shade-loving plant. A superior selection with huge, 2-inch, star-shaped flowers much larger and more richly colored than the species. 7 feet tall and 6 feet wide, Zones 6-9.