Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Star anise and more
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Anise
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Flaschenbaum
Anis
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Anis
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Anís
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
anis
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Anyż
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Anise
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Anise season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Anise Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Anise are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Anise
Care of Bottle Tree and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Bottle Tree 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.