Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
China, Korea
  
Southeastern United States
  
Types
American & Chinese
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Long, Alternate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Dogs
  
Allergy
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
  
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
  
Beautification, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Showy
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Erosion control
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
  
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
  
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
Common Name
Burford holly
  
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
In Hindi
Burford Holly Plant
  
चक्र फूल
  
In German
Burford Holly Pflanze
  
Sternanis
  
In French
Burford houx Plante
  
Anis étoilé
  
In Spanish
Planta del acebo Burford
  
Anís estrellado
  
In Greek
Burford Holly Φυτών
  
Γλυκάνισο
  
In Portuguese
Burford Planta Holly
  
Star Anise
  
In Polish
Burford Holly roślin
  
Anyż
  
In Latin
Planta Burford Holly
  
Star Anise
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Celastrales
  
Illiciales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Illiciaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Illicium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Illicieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Illicioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Burford Holly and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Burford Holly and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Burford Holly and Star Anise. Burford Holly has thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Burford Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Burford Holly has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Star Anise has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Burford Holly and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Burford Holly and Star Anise
Season and care of Burford Holly and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Burford Holly and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Burford Holly and Star Anise Physical Information
Burford Holly and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Burford Holly and Star Anise are as follows:
Burford Holly flower color: White
Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Burford Holly and Star Anise
Care of Burford Holly and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burford 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 Burford 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.