Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
American Holly
चक्र फूल
In German
American Holly
Sternanis
In French
American Holly
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
American Holly
Anís estrellado
In Greek
American Holly
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
American Holly
Star Anise
In Polish
American Holly
Anyż
In Latin
American Holly
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Illiciales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Holly and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of American Holly and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About American Holly and Star Anise. American Holly has thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also American Holly does not have fragrant flowers. American Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Star Anise has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Holly and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Holly and Star Anise
Season and care of American Holly and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
American Holly and Star Anise Physical Information
American Holly and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Star Anise are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of American Holly and Star Anise
Care of American Holly and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.