Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
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
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Escallonia resinosa
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Escallonia
In German
Sternanis
Gummi
In French
Anis étoilé
gomme
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
goma
In Portuguese
Star Anise
goma
In Latin
Star Anise
Euonymus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Escalloniales
Family
Illiciaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Illicium
Escallonia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Escallonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Escallonia
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Escallonia? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Escallonia. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Escallonia doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Escallonia 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 Escallonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Escallonia
Season and care of Star Anise and Escallonia is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Escallonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Escallonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Escallonia Physical Information
Star Anise and Escallonia physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Escallonia are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
- Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Escallonia
Care of Star Anise and Escallonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.