Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX vomitoria
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In German
Yaupon
Sternanis
In French
Yaupon
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Yaupon
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Yaupon
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Yaupon
Star Anise
In Latin
Yaupon
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Illiciales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yaupon Holly and Star Anise
Season and care of Yaupon Holly and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Yaupon Holly and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Yaupon Holly and Star Anise Physical Information
Yaupon Holly and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yaupon Holly and Star Anise are as follows:
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Yaupon Holly and Star Anise
Care of Yaupon Holly and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yaupon Holly pruning is done 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.