Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Lanceolate to elliptical
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Japanese pieris
In German
Sternanis
Japanese pieris
In French
Anis étoilé
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Japanese pieris
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Japanese pieris
In Polish
Anyż
Japanese pieris
In Latin
Star Anise
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Ericales
Family
Illiciaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Japanese Pieris. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Japanese Pieris doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Japanese Pieris 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 Japanese Pieris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Star Anise and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Star Anise and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris
Care of Star Anise and Japanese Pieris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.