Illicium anisatum - Japanese Anise autumn light pink brush-like flower spikes

light pink brush-like flower spikes

shade loving ground cover that is tolerant of dryness when once established

this upright deciduous shrub that typically grows to around 2m tall with spreading to arching branches that form a rounded crown

preferably in partial shade

Growing to 20m makes a great shade tree

Illicium anisatum - Japanese Anise autumn light pink brush-like flower spikesThis unique evergreen shrub that is native to east Asia including Japan, Korea and Taiwan it grows to 3 4m producing delicate spider like cream flowers which are followed by star anise seed pods. The dark green leathery leaves and the wood have a strong and agreeable fragrance and is used as an incense in Japan. It has similar growing requirements to Rhododendrons. All parts of this plant are poisonous and should not be consumed