Anise

Blue Spruce

About Anise and Blue Spruce

Anise

Blue Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Spices

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Western United States

Types

Star anise and more

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Number of Varieties

035

0 40000

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Habitat

Thickets, Woods

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-92-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.50 cm1,200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1.25 cm900.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Green, Orange, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Bright direct sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly

Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pimpinella anisum

PICEA pungens

Common Name

Anise

Colorado blue spruce

In Hindi

सौंफ़ का पौध

Blue Spruce Tree

In German

Anis

Blue Spruce Baum

In French

Anis

Blue Spruce Arbre

In Spanish

Anís

Blue Spruce Árbol

In Greek

γλυκάνισο

Blue Spruce Tree

In Portuguese

anis

Árvore Spruce azul

In Polish

Anyż

Blue Spruce Drzewo

In Latin

Anethum

Blue abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Apiales

Pinales

Family

Apiaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Pimpinella

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Number of Species

135

1 27800

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Properties of Anise and Blue Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Blue Spruce? We provide you with everything About Anise and Blue Spruce. Anise doesn't have thorns and Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Blue Spruce has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Blue Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Anise and Blue Spruce

Season and care of Anise and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Blue Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.

Anise and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Anise and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Blue Spruce are as follows:

Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Anise and Blue Spruce

Care of Anise and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.