Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Star anise and more
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
QUERCUS phellos
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Willow Oak
Anise
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Overcup Oak
Anis
In French
Overcup Oak
Anis
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Anís
In Greek
Overcup Oak
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
anis
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Anyż
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Anise
Season and care of Willow Oak and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Anise season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Willow Oak and Anise Physical Information
Willow Oak and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Anise are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Anise
Care of Willow Oak and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Willow Oak 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.