Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Elliptic
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
Clay, 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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
Sternanis
Toyon
In French
Anis étoilé
Toyon
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Toyon
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Toyon
In Latin
Star Anise
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Illiciaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Illicium
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Toyon. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Toyon
Season and care of Star Anise and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Toyon Physical Information
Star Anise and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Toyon are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Toyon
Care of Star Anise and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.