National Plant Network's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Forest Green Anise is an elegant evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its rich, glossy olive-green leaves with a delightful anise fragrance that fills the air when foliage is crushed. It thrives in USDA zones 7 through 10 in part shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil and tolerates some sun if moisture is maintained. Use it as a specimen, screen or hedge in woodland borders, foundation plantings or shaded garden backdrops; its rounded habit and dense foliage make it effective for privacy as well. Its deer resistance adds further value where browsing may be a concern.