Archive for May 18th, 2013

‘Florida Sunshine’ Anise Tree

Florida Sunshine anise tree (Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’), aka Ocala yellow star, is a southeast U.S. native which grows well on moderately shaded sites. Its evergreen, chartreuse colored, spring-summer foliage turns golden yellow in the fall. As its common name hints, the evergreen foliage emits a licorice scent. The overall fall-winter show is nothing short […]