Hardy Anise Shrub Zones|4-7 and softening unsightly walls

and softening unsightly walls

it requires little trimming to remain neat and tidy all season

The plant will start out slow and have a more bushy habit but will become quite vigorous with time

swinging pendulum

Hardy Anise Shrub Zones|4-7 and softening unsightly wallsThe hardy anise shrub illicium parviflorum is a large, upright, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree in the Schisandraceae (starvine) family. The common name refers to the licorice scent of its leaves when brushed or crushed. It is native to the lower southeastern United States and is the most cold hardy of the Illicum species. Care Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist organically rich well drained sandy to loam soils. It prefers acidic soil