Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Pear
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
नाशपाती
In German
Sternanis
Birne
In French
Anis étoilé
Poire
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Pera
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Pera
In Latin
Star Anise
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Illiciaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Star Anise and Pear
Season and care of Star Anise and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Star Anise and Pear Physical Information
Star Anise and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Pear are as follows:
Care of Star Anise and Pear
Care of Star Anise and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.