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About Anise and Sitka Spruce


About Sitka Spruce and Anise


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Spices   
Tree   

Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia   
Eastern Asia   

Types
Star anise and more   
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce   

Number of Varieties
0   
99+
35   
99+

Habitat
Thickets, Woods   
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
6-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-4   
8-2   

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   
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2.50 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1.25 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan   
Red, Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Red, Crimson   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lobed   
Acicular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Soil Compaction   
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Spores   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune regularly   
Prune when young, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust   
Aphids, Birds, Snails   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels   

Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Sometimes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough   
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Leaf Stalks, Root   

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   
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum   
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'   

Common Name
Anise   
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple   

In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध   
सरल   

In German
Anis   
Fichten   

In French
Anis   
Picea   

In Spanish
Anís   
Picea   

In Greek
γλυκάνισο   
Spruce   

In Portuguese
anis   
Picea   

In Polish
Anyż   
Świerk   

In Latin
Anethum   
Picea   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Pinophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Apiales   
Pinales   

Family
Apiaceae   
Aceraceae   

Genus
Pimpinella   
Picea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Piceoideae   

Number of Species
1   
99+
35   
99+

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Properties of Anise and Sitka Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Sitka Spruce? We provide you with everything About Anise and Sitka Spruce. Anise doesn't have thorns and Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Anise and Sitka Spruce

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

Anise and Sitka Spruce Physical Information

Anise and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Sitka Spruce are as follows:

Care of Anise and Sitka Spruce

Care of Anise and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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