Life Span
Perennial
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
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
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
Flower Color
White
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Not Available
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Anise and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Anise and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Colorado Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Anise and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Care of Anise and Colorado Spruce
Care of Anise and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Colorado 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 Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
