Illicium anisatum - Japanese Anise autumn Quite a tough shrub once

Quite a tough shrub once established growing to about 2m

Growing to 20m makes a great shade tree

bayous and rivers of southern United States primarily being found in coastal areas from Maryland to Texas and in the lower Mississippi River

The most striking feature of this species is it unique flowers and the sweet fruity fragrance its flowers being described as a mix of melons

In late spring it flowers with blooms last for several weeks followed by raspberry-like fruit in autumn

Illicium anisatum - Japanese Anise autumn Quite a tough shrub onceThis 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