Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Star anise and more
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
-
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Anise
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Anis
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Anis
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Anís
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
anis
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Anyż
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Anise
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Wedding Cake Tree and Anise Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Anise are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Anise
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Wedding Cake 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.