Sunny Ray's Nursery, LLC.

Illicium parviflorum                                                  Small Anise-tree

 Size:  3’ X 4’

 Exposure:  Full sun to Part Shade with winter wind protection

 Flower Time:  June

 Ornamental Characteristics:

 It is time to deviate from the norm.  I. p. is a very common evergreen shrub down South, but has received little attention up here in “tweener land” where it is likely to tolerate the cold KY winters just fine with protection.  While the flowers are insignificant and lack the pungent anise fragrance, the foliage is the true reason for this plant’s beauty.  Deep green, 3” X 1” leaves create a dense mounded shrub, guaranteeing a staple of interest throughout the entire year.  I. p. is tolerant of many soil conditions, winter exposure to more than ½ day of sun or desiccating winds will prove fatal.  While speaking with the Director of Horticulture at Bernheim Arboretum, she mentioned that the I.p. I planted 7 years ago is still doing well.