The difference between Japanese osmanthus and four seasons osmanthus

Trunk difference: the bark of cinnamon is light gray; the bark of four seasons cinnamon is dark brown. Leaf difference: the leaves of Cinnamomum japonicum are green or dark green with glossy surface; the leaves of four seasons Cinnamomum grow symmetrically with thin leaves and smooth surface. Flower difference: the flowers of laurel are light yellow or lemon yellow; the flowers of four seasons laurel are white or light yellow.

I. Basic Features:

1. Cinnamon. Osmanthus japonicus is a kind of Osmanthus used in horticulture. It can bloom continuously, and its fragrance is stronger than other osmanthus. The crown of Cinnamomum japonicum is similar to ellipsoid, and the growth of branches and leaves is close and crowded. Its bark is light gray, and its leaves are green or dark green, with a certain degree of glossiness. The state of flowering formation of Sweet osmanthus is slightly different according to the time. At the beginning of flowering and about to fall, it looks like an umbrella shape, and at the peak of flowering, it looks like a cone. The color of Sweet osmanthus in four seasons is from light yellow to lemon yellow.

2. Four seasons osmanthus. The leaves of four seasons laurel grow symmetrically, the leaves are relatively thin, the leaf surface is very smooth, and the bark is dark brown. The branchlets are cylindrical, and the branches are generally hairless. Four season osmanthus flower color partial white or is the light yellow, the fragrance is generally lighter.

2. Growth habit:

1. Cinnamon. Osmanthus japonicus has strong adaptability, can withstand the cold and dry environment, and is very good for cultivation. Cinnamomum japonicum, which is widely distributed in various areas of China, likes fertile and slightly acidic soil and a slightly cool and humid climate. Sweet osmanthus can bloom continuously every year, and its buds can differentiate and bloom continuously, even if there are old dead branches, they can bloom intensively in the future.

2. Four seasons osmanthus. Siji GUI likes humid and sunny environment, and its requirements for soil are relatively high. It is most suitable for growing in fertile and well drained soil, and the soil must be slightly acidic. Four seasons osmanthus has a certain cold resistance, but it can't bear the extremely cold climate. The temperature is best between 20-30 ℃, as long as there is no special situation of big cold wave in winter, it can generally winter.

These are the differences between the two kinds of Osmanthus introduced by Xiaobian today. Do you know how to distinguish them now? If you encounter it later, you must not get it wrong! If these introductions can bring you harvest, then Xiaobian is also very happy!

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