How to Identify Wax Flowers

1. Tree shape

Wax flower is a perennial, fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of about 10 meters in relatively cold areas. It grows very fast. A plant that has been cultivated for one year can grow to more than 1 meter, and can reach a maximum of 3 meters within three years. The breast diameter of a four-year-old tree is about 4-5 centimeters, and the tree shape is very beautiful.

2. Leaves

The leaves of wax flower are opposite and linear, like pine needles, evergreen all year round.

3. Flowers

Wax flower is similar to plum blossom, and its flower shape is like plum blossom. The petals are white or pink, with a golden or purple center. The petals are waxy and very shiny. The young saplings of the same year are about 15 cm tall and can bloom beautiful flowers. During the coldest period of winter, they can bloom and be used as cut flowers, with a flowering period of up to 1-2 months.