Two of the most popular anise “trees,” Japanese anise (I. anisatum) and Mexican anise (I. floridanum), aren’t trees at all but shrubs. Its spicily scented wood makes it one of the best ...

This plant will need to be watered during extended hot, dry periods — especially if it’s close to mature trees, which consume a lot of water. Florida Sunshine anise has no major pest or ...

Despite its name, star anise is not the same thing as aniseed. (You can learn all about aniseed here.) It’s actually the ...