Ocala Anise 3 Gallon

Looking for a plant to provide low maintenance, dense privacy? The yellow Ocala anise is a wonderful option for a low maintenance shrub & makes a great hedge plant! Its natural conical shape does not require much pruning & is great for your more shady areas. Its elliptical-shaped leaves give off an aromatic scent When crushed & the shrub features greenish-yellow subtle flowers in the spring, followed by a star-shaped seedpods. This shrub does well in sandy, acidic soils but will adapt to other soil types as well. Plants that are grown in shady areas have rich, dark green leaves, whereas plants grown in the sun tend to be more yellowish green. This cultivar will Remain upright & tight in full sunlight, & when grown in shade takes on a more relaxed habitat with darker leaves & fewer blooms. More detail: botanical name: illicium parviflorum sun light: full shade/ partial sun flower color: greenish-yellow foliage color: green mature height: 10-15' Mature width: 6-10' Growing zones: 8, 9, 10 does not SHIP TO CA or AZ

• 🌳Privacy Hedge; the Ocala anise is sought after for its dense size and wonderful privacy giving ability. These plants are commonly used as tall hedges along property Lines.
• 🌲Evergreen; this shrub is adorned with evergreen foliage that can withstand tough winters in its Hardiness zones. Their leathery ovular leaves make for a great display of lively color all year long.
• 👃Fragrant foliage; Ocala anise is known for their delightfully Aromatic leaves. All Year These plants waft a pleasant aroma into their landscape with every passing Breeze. They are accompanied by Star shape seed Pods in the spring.
• 🌟Ocala anise is related to star anise but are not edible, they are purely Ornamental and Should not be consumed. With this scent they add a unique layer of character to your front or backyard landscape.
• 💪Grows well in Hardiness zones 8-10 and is adaptable to a range of soil types and conditions; These are very fast growing shrubs. Ocala anise grow well in full shade and partial sunlight.
• 🚫Unfortunately due to state laws this product does not ship to Arizona or California.