Ocala anise and Florida anise are both natives that make great hedge plants. Florida anise is a rapidly growing evergreen shrub with olive green leaves and can attain a mature height of 12 to 15 feet.

Exposure to too much sun can cause the leaves to lose color and scorch, and extended periods of drought can kill the plants.

CLARENCE: Star anise or Illicium verum is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to north-east Vietnam and southern China. It requires a tropical or sub-tropical climate; if you have a warm ...