Illicium parviflorum Anise

Bring year-round interest and a delightful aroma to your landscape with the Anise (Illiciumparviflorum) evergreen shrub. A highly versatile and easy-to-grow North American native, Anise is cherished for its glossy, olive-green foliage that releases a sweet, licorice-like fragrance when bruised. This shrub or small tree offers a dense, upright habit, making it an excellent choice for a robust hedge, screen, or foundation planting. In addition to its attractive foliage, it is extremely low-maintenance and notably resistant to deer, making it a hassle-free addition to any garden. Thriving in moist, well-drained soils and tolerating a range of light conditions, the Anise shrub is a reliable and fragrant workhorse for adding structure and evergreen appeal to your garden.

USDA Zone: 7 to 10
Prefers full sun, grows to be 10-15ft Hight and 6-10ft wide. 
Current approx spec: 30-24 x 16" (3g)
Current approx spec: 28-32 x 24" ( 7g)
Current approx spec: 36-42 x 30" (15g)