Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
English laurel
In German
Sternanis
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
Anis étoilé
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
Anyż
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
Star Anise
Prunus padus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Illiciaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and English Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and English Laurel? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and English Laurel. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and English Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and English Laurel has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms 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 Star Anise and English Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and English Laurel
Season and care of Star Anise and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and English Laurel Physical Information
Star Anise and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and English Laurel are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and English Laurel
Care of Star Anise and English Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.