Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Southeastern United States
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Carissa holly
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
चक्र फूल
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Sternanis
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Anís estrellado
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Star Anise
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Anyż
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Star Anise
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Illiciales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Star Anise
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa Holly and Star Anise Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Star Anise are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Carissa Holly and Star Anise
Care of Carissa Holly and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa 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.