Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Star anise and more
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Anise
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Anis
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Anis
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Anís
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
anis
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Anyż
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Anise
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Anise season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bird Cherry and Anise Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Anise are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Anise
Care of Bird Cherry and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.