How much does a Four-Season Osmanthus (evergreen small tree) cost per plant on the market? When does it bloom? When should it be transplanted? How is it different from August Osmanthus?
Four-Season Osmanthus, also known as Yueyue Gui (Monthly Osmanthus), is a variety of osmanthus that can bloom all year round, and its fragrance is light, generally undetectable, but its flower color is attractive, and it can be grown indoors, so many people like to plant it. So how much does a Four-Season Osmanthus cost per plant on the market? When does it bloom? When should it be transplanted? How is it different from August Osmanthus?
Latest prices:
The market price of Four-Season Osmanthus ranges from several tens to over a thousand yuan, mainly depending on the size you want. Generally, a Four-Season Osmanthus with a ground diameter of 5 cm and a crown width of 1.5 m costs about 20 yuan per plant; one with a ground diameter of 8 cm and a crown width of 4 m costs about 100 yuan per plant; and one with a ground diameter of 20 cm and a crown width of 11 m costs about 4000 yuan per plant.
Bloom time:
Four-Season Osmanthus blooms around March to May. If cultivated properly, it will bloom very vigorously in this season, giving off a pleasant floral fragrance.
Transplanting time:
Four-Season Osmanthus is generally transplanted in spring or autumn, but spring is still the best time for transplanting. If you want to transplant in autumn, you can do it where the temperature gradually drops and water sources are relatively abundant, usually after October.
Transplanting method:
1. Four-Season Osmanthus can be lifted on cloudy days or in the morning and evening, using tools such as a shovel to lift the seedlings. When lifting the seedlings, they should have a soil ball, and the soil ball should preferably be dug larger. When lifting the seedlings, be careful not to damage the roots, and the soil ball can be tied tightly with straw rope.
2. Before transplanting, dig a suitable pit, then place the Four-Season Osmanthus with its soil ball into the pit and fill in soil. Because Four-Season Osmanthus is not tolerant of waterlogging, when filling in soil, the planting depth should be higher than the original. After all the soil is filled in, water thoroughly. If the Four-Season Osmanthus plant is relatively large, appropriate pruning can be done to improve the survival rate.
3. When transplanting Four-Season Osmanthus, choose branches that are growing well, vigorous and free of pests and diseases, preferably ones that have not yet sprouted new shoots. If you want to transplant large flowering seedlings, water thoroughly one week in advance so the root system absorbs enough water, making it easier to remove from the pot.
Differences from August Osmanthus:
1. In appearance
August Osmanthus: divided into Golden Osmanthus and Silver Osmanthus, classified according to color. August Osmanthus has a well-developed root system, with young roots light yellowish-brown that later become darker. In addition, August Osmanthus has strong and low branching, so the crown often appears shrub-like. The bark of August Osmanthus is relatively rough and grayish-white, but the leaf surface is smooth, dark bright green, with a leathery feel and diverse forms.
Four-Season Osmanthus: the branches are cylindrical, with slight hairs or hairless. Its leaves are alternate, round in shape, darker on top and lighter underneath, with pinnate veins, and the petioles are purplish-red and nearly hairless. The flowers of Four-Season Osmanthus are dioecious, with axillary inflorescences, spherical flower buds, round involucral bracts, and no hairs. The flower color of Four-Season Osmanthus is mostly yellowish-white or pale white, and the plant is small and mainly shrubby.
2. Variety differences
Four-Season Osmanthus: eighteen varieties including Danzhuang, Yuegui, and Tianxiang.
August Osmanthus: two types, Golden Osmanthus and Silver Osmanthus.
3. Propagation methods
August Osmanthus: mostly propagated by cuttings, and the steps are relatively complicated.
Four-Season Osmanthus: diverse propagation methods, mainly three: cuttings, grafting, and layering.
4. Common problems and pests and diseases
Four-Season Osmanthus: diseases such as leaf blight and Four-Season Osmanthus anthracnose. The main control methods include improving ventilation, loosening the soil, maintaining soil and water, and ensuring sufficient light, etc.
August Osmanthus: related to seasonal timing, including freezing and drought, so it is necessary to maintain a warm and humid growing environment.