First, the Illicium verum is a negative tree species. It is suitable for planting on loose and acidic sandy soil with short sunshine time, lush vegetation, deep soil layer, good drainage and rich humus. Therefore, to plant Illicium verum and build Illicium verum forest, we should choose the north slope of hilly and mountainous areas with undulating terrain and relatively sheltered from the wind, and the plots with deep, fertile and loose soil layers and convenient irrigation and drainage.

Second, to plant a good tree, you should choose strong seedlings for planting, and it is best to choose 2-year-old seedlings for afforestation, which can blossom and bear fruit in advance. Generally, the plant spacing is 3× 4m or 4× 5m, and it is appropriate to plant about 50 plants per mu. It is better to plant in spring, or in September-10. It should be planted before the new buds sprout, and the survival rate is high. Planting vegetative seedlings should first peel off the film bag, keep the nutrient soil, plant the root system, strengthen the seedlings, stabilize the topsoil and spray enough root water.

Third, it is necessary to manage carefully. Because young Illicium verum trees are not resistant to strong light, it is best to build a shed for shade at the beginning of planting, and gradually reduce shade when they grow stronger. When the seedlings begin to recover their vigor about 50 days after planting, weeding, loosening soil and fertilization can be carried out. Generally, 2.5 kg of light manure water (or urea 1 0g), fireclay ash1kg and 0.2 kg of calcium superphosphate can be applied to each plant. Weeding can be done manually, and chemical herbicide glyphosate can be directly used for weeding in large areas, but care should be taken not to hurt saplings. If the soil is loosened, weeded and fertilized twice a year (every spring and autumn 1 time) and pruning is carried out at the end of winter (the inside is empty and the outside is solid), the high yield of Illicium verum is guaranteed.

Fourth, the main common pests and diseases of Illicium verum are anthracnose and golden flower worm. To prevent and control diseases, it can be sprayed with Bordeaux solution of 1 ratio 100 or zineb 500 times solution. Pest control can be sprayed with 500 times dichlorvos solution or dimethoate solution. Residual branches and leaves should be collected and burned to reduce the source of overwintering diseases and pests. The key to pest control is to do a good job in tending management, keep the forest land clean and hygienic, and put prevention first.