Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Star anise and more
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Partial 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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
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
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Anise
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Bergkiefer
Anis
In French
Pinus mugo
Anis
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Anís
In Greek
Mugo Pine
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
anis
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
Anyż
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Anethum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Anise
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mugo Pine and Anise Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Anise are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Mugo Pine and Anise
Care of Mugo Pine and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Mugo Pine 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.