Illicium Species, Florida Anise, Red Magnolia

I have Mexican Anise planted in an area where it gets morning sun. Grows great in this area with the ones getting more sun, growing less...Read More. My dilemma is that I would like to move them (3 plants). Although the blooms are pretty, I don't care for the "fragrance" and they are near an area we sit at often. I have an area that is 90% sun, near very large and tall Leland cypress that I am considering moving them to. What can anyone tell me about their experience with the Mexican Anise. I don't want to totally lose them, but would like to move them. My shaded areas are limited. If it were not for the unpleasant fragrance, I would be okay with them there. According to what I read, they have a pleasant fragrance, but not the case with mine. If I don't move them, do I need to amend the soil to try and improve their fragrance?

This tree grows naturally on my property located near Energy, Mississippi along a creek known as Irby Mill Creek in Clarke County. The i...Read Morenformation on this plant/tree that I have read is incomplete as the references all seem to state the maximum tree height is about 25 feet. Not true, for there are many trees in the very large "grove" on Irby Mill Creek that far exceed 50 feet tall. These mother plants sprout trees from the roots as one means of propagation, and also seedlings sprout from seeds. There are thousands of these sprouts/trees along the creek, and they are everywhere on the 5+ acre portion of my property through the creek flows, growing at a sea-level elevation of 300- 400 ft.

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Has survived 2 winters here in Roanoke, VA, zone 6b/7a (including "Snowmageddon") against a south-facing retaining wall in part-shade und...Read Moreer an azalea perched atop the wall (mid-day shade) with no protection other than mulch. Very pretty little shrub.

This is probably the most perfect, elegant shrub I own. I've had it for about five years now and every April it's hung with little red st...Read Morear shaped flowers. The growth habit is globe shaped but not dense. This shrub has perfect poise. I garden in Brooklyn, new York.

Anise Trees are a little-known group of evergreen shrubs and trees. Their thick, glossy foliage emits an anise-scent when bruised.
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I. flordanum is native to Florida and Louisiana; its maroon flowers are heavily scented, and most find it unpleasant.