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Illicium Species, Chinese Anise Tree

Illiciumhenryi

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Genus

Illicium (il-LISS-ee-um)

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Species

henryi (HEN-ree-eye)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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snasxs

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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