Is golden osmanthus a deciduous or evergreen plant? Understanding its growth habits in one article

Golden osmanthus is a type of osmanthus, not only strongly fragrant but also vigorous in growth, making it an osmanthus variety with high ornamental, economic and practical value. So is golden osmanthus deciduous or evergreen?

1. Is golden osmanthus a deciduous or evergreen plant?

Golden osmanthus is an evergreen broad-leaved large tree. Its crown is round-spherical, the tree reaches 15 m tall, seedlings have a distinct taproot, the bark is gray, the tree is vigorous, and the flowers it produces are yellow with a strong fragrance, usually blooming from late September to early October.

2. What are the cultivation methods for golden osmanthus?

1. Temperature: Golden osmanthus likes warmth, which can also be seen from its main distribution areas. Generally, 18 to 25 degrees is relatively suitable. Its cold tolerance is not especially good, so try to adjust it slightly in winter and do not let it go below 10 degrees.

2. Light: Golden osmanthus likes light and must have sufficient sunshine to bloom better; otherwise its growth will be affected and it may even become leggy, affecting its shape. However, strong light also needs to be avoided, otherwise it will scorch its leaves and flowers. Generally, only slight shading in summer is needed.

3. Watering: Golden osmanthus likes moisture, and the seasons when it needs the most water are one month after planting and summer. Each time it needs to be watered thoroughly, and the air humidity also needs to be controlled. However, it is also intolerant of waterlogging, so watering thoroughly is enough; do not let water accumulate.

4. Fertilizing: Fertilizer needs to be supplemented according to the principle of “light fertilizer applied frequently.” During the growth period, nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used. Before winter arrives, some inorganic fertilizer is also needed.

5. Cultivation techniques

(1) Propagation: Cuttings can be used. This can be done from May to mid-July or from September to mid-October. Light loamy farmland can be used as the cutting site. First plow the soil and then plant. The cuttings are best trimmed before insertion, and the insertion depth is preferably two-thirds of the entire length. Afterward, spray water and take appropriate measures to provide shade.

(2) Pruning: First is bud removal, which refers to removing useless buds when the plant sprouts. Next is thinning branches, which means cutting off part of the branches that are too dense to avoid affecting light penetration. Finally is heading back, which targets leggy branches by cutting them back to control the overall height.