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Tree-of-Heaven
Star Anise
About Star Anise and Tree-of-Heaven


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Origin
China   
Southeastern United States   
Types
Not Available   
Not Available   
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands   
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
6-9   
AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
180.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
150.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green   
Yellow green   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   
Green, Brown   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Olive   
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Olive   
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Olive   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Olive   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Long, Alternate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Moderate   
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   
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   
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Compost   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   
Fungal Diseases   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
Yes   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Birds   
Dogs   
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Borders   
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Good for skin   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Erosion control   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy   
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Fruits   
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima   
ILLICIUM parviflorum   
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven   
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam   
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष   
चक्र फूल   
In German
Baum des Himmels   
Sternanis   
In French
Arbre de paradis   
Anis étoilé   
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo   
Anís estrellado   
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   
Γλυκάνισο   
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu   
Star Anise   
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba   
Anyż   
In Latin
Lignum de caelo   
Star Anise   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Sapindales   
Illiciales   
Family
Simaroubaceae   
Illiciaceae   
Genus
Ailanthus   
Illicium   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms   
Tribe
Not Available   
Illicieae   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Illicioideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Star Anise has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise

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

Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise are as follows:

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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