Illicium anisatum 'Murasaki-no-sato' Japanese Anise Shrub CONIFERSALE2025 Jean' leafs out in the

Jean' leafs out in the early spring with green-red heavily divided foliage that gives a unique texture

Clarence picked out ‘Chocolate Drop’ for its unique leaf color for further evaluation which led to its introduction by Ernest

maturing to deep maroon

Arakawa is provides year-round interest to the garden and landscape

'Diane' was the name of their daughter

Illicium anisatum 'Murasaki-no-sato' Japanese Anise Shrub CONIFERSALE2025 Jean' leafs out in theIllicium anisatum 'Murasaki no sato' Japanese Anise Shrub Zones 7 9 'Murasaki no sato' is a gorgeous illicium. The deep burgundy glossy flush of growth is quite attractive overtop of the lower green foliage. It is said that the name 'Murasaki no sato' translates as Purple Village. This newer selection of Japanese anise was brought over from Gifu, Japan, by our good friend, Ted Stephens. Murasaki no sato has a more conical habit reaching 6 8 ft in