Illicium parviflorum 'Forest Green'
Forest Green Anise
Upright, somewhat compact habit with lustrous, dark green foliage. The flowers are yellow-green, about 1/2" in diameter. Forest Green is a a good choice for shady woodland borders or as a hedge or screen.
Plants will eventually spread by suckers which can be cut away or left to spread. This is a good choice for moist to wet soil providing nesting sites for birds and cover for wildlife. Deer resistant.
- Native, broadleaf, evergreen shrub
- Yellow-green flowers
- Deer resistant
Landscape Characteristics
| • | Foliage Color |
Specialty Use
| • | Woodland Garden |
Animal Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growth Rate
| • | Moderate |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Illicium parviflorum 'Forest Green'
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Part shade to full shade. Protect from winter winds.