Illicium anisatum 'Murasaki-no-sato' Japanese Anise Shrub Selected Size:3 gallon In the spring small white

In the spring small white to light pink blooms fill these interestingly twisted branches often before the green foliage emerges

The early spring leaves are a primrose-yellow

The pure white color adds quite a bit of character to the garden

Green Laceleaf Berrima Bridge Japanese Maple

Illicium anisatum 'Murasaki-no-sato' Japanese Anise Shrub Selected Size:3 gallon In the spring small whiteIllicium 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