Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Star anise and more
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf 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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Anise
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Red Buckeye
Anis
In French
Red Buckeye
Anis
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Anís
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
anis
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Anyż
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Anise
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Anise Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Anise are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Anise
Care of Red Buckeye and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Red Buckeye 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.