Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Anise
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Anis
In Spanish
Blackwood
Anís
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
anis
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Anyż
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackwood and Anise
Season and care of Blackwood and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Blackwood and Anise Physical Information
Blackwood and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Anise are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Blackwood and Anise
Care of Blackwood and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Blackwood 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.