Florida anise tree

For optimal health and appearance, Florida anise trees should be watered deeply once per week during their growing season, which typically extends from mid-spring to early fall. In locations with extreme heat and humidity, the water should be increased to 2 or 3 times per week. During the winter months, the tree should only be watered every 2 to 4 weeks, or whenever the soil begins to dry out. To water your tree, always thoroughly soak the soil down to at least 12 inches in depth. Always avoid over-watering, as this can cause root rot.

Florida anise tree (Illicium floridanum) should be planted in an area where it will receive full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. The tree will do best in an area that receives direct sunlight for most of the day with less direct light during the peak hours of mid-day to afternoon when the sun is the strongest.

Pruning of the Florida anise tree should be done when the tree is young, usually in the late winter or early springtime. As the tree matures, the pruning should be done in late winter or early spring. It is important to prune the Florida Anise tree regularly for it to maintain its desired shape and structure. Some shaping pruning may be done throughout the year, but larger pruning should be saved for late winter or early spring. The amount of pruning depends on the size of the tree; if it is smaller, only light pruning is needed. For larger trees, more aggressive pruning can be done in order to maintain the desired shape.