Illicium parviflorum ~ Ocala Anise, Yellow Anise

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Illicium parviflorum ~ Ocala Anise, Yellow AniseYellow Anise is a large dense upright native evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage that emerges soft yellow green and matures to olive green. The late spring flowers yellow green are insignificant but are followed by the non edible star shaped seed capsules that have a licorice scent DO NOT INGEST! The plant is not a substitute for the culinary spice and flavorings obtained from Illicium verum. Grows best in rich, moist well drained soils. Drought

To learn more about the Ocala Anise read this blog post

COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush

Cara Cara Navel Orange is a large fruit-producing evergreen shrub or small tree that forms a lush spreading mound with aromatic foliage and has extremely sweet fruit ready for harvest in winter

30’ - 40’

Purple (acid)

A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established

leaf spots and cankers

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Fairchild Mandarin is a winter fruit-producing evergreen shrub with a spreading crown

Watch for leaf spot

Root Rot may be a problem in poorly drained soils

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance

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