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About Red Maple Tree and Star Anise


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Tree  

Origin
Southeastern United States  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada  

Types
-  
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford  

Number of Varieties
42  
99+
120  
99+

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands  
Forests, Wide range of ecological site  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
33

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green  
Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Brown  
Red, Green, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Olive  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Olive  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Olive  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red  

Leaf Color in Winter
Olive  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate  
Maple shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Early Spring, Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Wet Site, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Compost  
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year  

Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases  
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Dogs  
-  

Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting  
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Erosion control  
Air purification, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath  
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum  
ACER rubrum  

Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam  
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple  

In Hindi
चक्र फूल  
लाल मेपल के पेड़  

In German
Sternanis  
Red Maple Tree  

In French
Anis étoilé  
Red Maple Tree  

In Spanish
Anís estrellado  
Árbol de arce rojo  

In Greek
Γλυκάνισο  
Red Maple Tree  

In Portuguese
Star Anise  
Árvore de bordo vermelho  

In Polish
Anyż  
Red Maple Tree  

In Latin
Star Anise  
Rubrum Maple ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Illiciales  
Sapindales  

Family
Illiciaceae  
Aceraceae  

Genus
Illicium  
Acer  

Clade
Angiosperms  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Illicieae  
-  

Subfamily
Illicioideae  
-  

Number of Species
42  
128  
99+

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Properties of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Red Maple Tree. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Red Maple Tree 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 Red Maple Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree

Season and care of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Star Anise and Red Maple Tree Physical Information

Star Anise and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree are as follows:

Care of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree

Care of Star Anise and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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