Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
North America, Northwestern United States
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
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Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
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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, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
बेल मेपल
In German
Sternanis
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Anis étoilé
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
arce vid
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Star Anise
bordo de videira
In Polish
Anyż
Vine Maple
In Latin
Star Anise
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Sapindales
Family
Illiciaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Star Anise and Vine Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Vine Maple? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Vine Maple. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Vine Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Vine Maple 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 Vine Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Vine Maple
Season and care of Star Anise and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Vine Maple Physical Information
Star Anise and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Vine Maple are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Star Anise and Vine Maple
Care of Star Anise and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.