Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Schisandraceae

Genus:

Illicium

Species:

Illicium simonsii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2–3 months; germination is often slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash