What is the difference between Osmanthus fragrans and Osmanthus chinensis?

Different aroma

The fragrance of golden osmanthus is very strong. Among the common osmanthus flowers, the fragrance of golden osmanthus is the strongest. The fragrance of Osmanthus fragrans is slightly fresh and elegant. This is a more obvious difference between golden osmanthus and Osmanthus fragrans.

Different colors

The color of the golden osmanthus flowers transitions from lemon yellow to golden yellow, while the flowers of the four-season osmanthus are slightly whitish, and even the yellow is very light. In this way, we can easily distinguish Osmanthus fragrans and Osmanthus odoratus directly from the flower color.

Different leaf shapes

The leaves of golden osmanthus are relatively thick and the color of the leaves is also relatively dark, which is dark green with a strong gloss. The leaves of golden osmanthus are oval in shape, with a raised flesh on the top of the leaf surface, which looks uneven. The edges of Osmanthus fragrans are serrated, the front end of the leaves are pointed, and the upper part of the leaves is dark green and the lower part is light green.

Different flowering periods

The flowering period of golden osmanthus is from late September to early October, and the first bloom is more fragrant than subsequent blooms. Osmanthus fragrans blooms all year round, with a small number of flowers blooming in each season, but of course the most flowers bloom in autumn.

Different habits

Golden osmanthus has strong adaptability and is suitable for planting in cool places. Golden osmanthus is shade-tolerant. Osmanthus fragrans is suitable for growing in places with relatively sufficient sunlight, warm and humid climate. Osmanthus fragrans is very cold-resistant and can generally survive the winter outdoors if there is no severe cold wave.

Different value

Golden osmanthus is beautiful and grows well. In addition, the flowers are dark in color, strong in fragrance, and bloom relatively densely, so it is mainly used for ornamental cultivation. Of course, golden osmanthus can also be used to extract aromatic oils, and its flowers and roots can also be used as medicine. Osmanthus fragrans has a certain resistance to some harmful substances, so it is suitable to be planted as a greening tree species inside gardens, or on both sides of roads, lawns or courtyards.

After reading the above introduction, I believe flower lovers can easily distinguish between Osmanthus fragrans and Osmanthus sinensis!