Illicium lanceolatum /Chinese Anise

Evergreen foliage clustered on tip of branches
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Evergreen foliage clustered on tip of branches	Foliage	Mature shrub with dense foliage
Foliage in late winter	Close-up image of leathery foliage and winter buds


Scientific Name:	Illicium lanceolatum
Common Name:	Chinese Anise
Hardiness Zone:	7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	8-10 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:	Spring
Flower color:	Pink
Fruit present:	Fall
Light Exposure:	Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	This evergreen has a compact, mound form and is tolerant of dry conditions. Deer dine on it as a last resort, probably because it contains safrol. Safrol gives anise their characteristic odor. Rosy-pink flowers in spring.