Illicium verum Ba Jiao Hui Xian (Illiciaceae) Evergreen tree

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Illicium verum
Ba Jiao Hui Xian
Evergreen tree
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The Illicium verum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Vietnam. It is a member of the Illiciaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ba Jiao Hui Xian.

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Latin Name:  Illicium verum
Common Name:  Ba Jiao Hui Xian
Family:  Illiciaceae
Author:  Hook.

Known Hazards:  The fruit is poisonous in quantity[19, 177].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Light woodland and thickets[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light, moist well-drained loam and a sheltered position[1, 11] Prefers a humus-rich lime-free soil[182, 200]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[200]. This species is not very cold-hardy, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c and requires a very sheltered position or the protection of a wall when grown in Britain[200]. Chinese anise is extensively cultivated in China for its fruit and medicinal essential oil[200]. It is planted in the grounds of temples in Japan, and also on tombs[4]. Plants seldom grow larger than about 3 metres in Britain, but eventually reach about 18 metres tall in their native habitat[200].

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