The difference between golden osmanthus and August osmanthus

1. Golden Osmanthus

This is a tree that can remain green all year round. It is relatively small in size and its crown is generally round and spherical. The tree is relatively sturdy, with very straight branches that grow quite closely. The bark is generally gray in color, and it has lenticels, which are generally round or oval. In spring, the branches become thicker and can grow to about 16 cm. The leaves are green in color, leathery and look very smooth. The leaves are oval in shape and have serrations on the edges. The flowers are yellow and very fragrant, but they do not produce fruit. It usually blooms in autumn, and the colors of the flowers vary, but they are all in the yellow series.

2. August Laurel

Like the former, it is also a small tree that is green all year round. The shape of the crown is also round and spherical. The thick branches generally stretch out, the branches and leaves are very dense, the growth trend is very good, and it looks very vibrant. The bark is light gray in color, with many larger lenticels, shaped like snowflakes.

The branches in spring are shorter than the former, only about 15.5 cm. The newly grown treetops are generally brown-red in color and very conspicuous. The leaves are green or dark green, very shiny, and generally long and oval. The leaves are very large, wide, and thick, with slightly curled edges. It blooms in early to mid-September. The color of the flowers is similar to the former and they are also very fragrant. After the flowers grow, no fruit will be produced.

3. Difference

1. The leaves of the former are very smooth, with small teeth on the edges, and the tips of the leaves are relatively sharp. The leaves are relatively wide, relatively soft, and dark green in color. The former is a type of the latter, which also includes silver osmanthus. The color of silver osmanthus tends to be white and its fragrance is lighter than that of golden osmanthus.

2. The flowers of the former are all yellow, but the shades are different. It has a very strong fragrance, the flowers fall off easily, it blooms in autumn, and it is grown in many parts of the country. Among the latter, the silver osmanthus is lighter in color, has a lighter fragrance, and its flowers generally do not fall off easily, so it is rarely found.