It is good to plant sweet-scented osmanthus trees behind the house.
Osmanthus is the customary name for many trees of the genus Oleacea in China. The representative species is Osmanthus fragrans (Scientific name: Osmanthus fragrans (Thunb.) Lour.), also known as rock osmanthus. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the family Oleaceae. The hard skin is thin, the leaves are oblong and pointed, opposite, and will not wither through winter. Between the leaves of peanuts, the corolla has four split petals and is small in shape. There are many horticultural varieties, the most representative of which are golden osmanthus, silver osmanthus, red osmanthus, laurel, etc.
Osmanthus is one of the top ten famous traditional flowers in China. It is an excellent garden tree species that is both ornamental and practical, integrating greening, beautification and fragrance. Osmanthus is a clear and powerful garden tree that can stand out from the dust and spread far and wide when concentrated. Absolutely. Especially in the mid-autumn season, the osmanthus trees are in full bloom, and when the night is quiet, drinking wine to enjoy the osmanthus flowers will make you feel refreshed and refreshing. Among ancient Chinese poems about flowers, there are also a considerable number of poems about osmanthus. It has been deeply loved by the Chinese people since ancient times and is regarded as a traditional famous flower.
Planting method
It should be planted in spring or autumn, especially on cloudy or rainy days. Choose a well-ventilated, well-drained and warm place with sufficient sunlight or semi-shade. The soil balls should be well balled before transplanting to ensure the survival rate. The planting soil needs to be acidic and alkaline soil should be avoided. The ratio of potted osmanthus potting soil is 2 parts of leaf mold soil, 3 parts of garden soil, 3 parts of sandy soil, and 2 parts of decomposed cake fertilizer. Mix them evenly and then pot or repot them, which can be done before germination in spring.
Light temperature
It can be cultivated in the open field and overwinter in the area south of the Yellow River Basin. Potted plants should be moved indoors in winter and placed in a sunny place so that they can fully receive direct sunlight. The room temperature should be kept above 5°C, but not exceed 10°C. After germination in April of the following year, move it outdoors, first place it in a leeward and sunny place for maintenance, and then gradually move it to a ventilated sunny or semi-shady environment after stable growth, and then perform normal management. Insufficient light during the growth period affects flower bud differentiation.