Illicium anisatum - 100-125 CM C20

Description
The Japanischer Sternanis (Illicium anisatum) is a bushy, compact garden plant that produces pale yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. The Japanischer Sternanis also has shiny, leathery, pointed, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Illicium religiosum.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanischer Sternanis are dark green, pointed ovate, glossy and leathery.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Growth
Japanischer Sternanis is bushy and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Tub, winter garden, ornamental shrub