Overview

Illicium henryi is a shrub, small tree shrubs in the genus Illicium, part of the Schisandraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Illicium henryi grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen, hedge and woodland garden.

About

Illicium henryi, also known by the common names Henry anise tree and Chinese anise tree is a species in the genus Illicium in the family Schisandraceae.

About the genus

Illicium is a genus of flowering plants treated as part of the family Schisandraceae, or alternately as the sole genus of the Illiciaceae. It has a disjunct distribution, with most species native to subtropical and tropical areas of East and Southeast Asia and several in parts of North America, including the southeastern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. General common names include star anise and anisetree.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Illicium

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

North, East, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Illicium henryi size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Shrub, Small tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen, Hedge, Woodland garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Illicium henryi

Propagation

Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed

Pest resistance

Resistant to deer browsing

Disease resistance

Stem canker, Root rot, Crown rot, Bacterial spot, Anthracnose

Frequently asked questions