Illicium anisatum

Japanese Star Anise, Japanese Anise Tree

Family: Illiciaceae Illicum


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 10A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, screen, woodland garden
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, fragrant foliage, invasive