Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Star anise and more
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 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
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Arrowhead
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Peppertree
Anise
In Hindi
Peppertree
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Peppertree
Anis
In French
Peppertree
Anis
In Spanish
peppertree
Anís
In Greek
Peppertree
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
anis
In Polish
Peppertree
Anyż
In Latin
Peppertree
Anethum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Anise
Season and care of Peppertree and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Peppertree and Anise Physical Information
Peppertree and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Anise are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Anise
Care of Peppertree and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree 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.