Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Sugar Apple
In German
Sternanis
Zuckerapfel
In French
Anis étoilé
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Pinha
In Polish
Anyż
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Star Anise
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Magnoliales
Family
Illiciaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Sugar Apple. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Star Anise and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Star Anise and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Star Anise and Sugar Apple
Care of Star Anise and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.