Distribution of Major Osmanthus-Producing Regions and an Overview of Common Varieties
Osmanthus is one of the ten traditional famous flowers of our country. Because of its rich fragrance and beautiful tree shape, it has been deeply loved by people since ancient times. In the Song Dynasty, Li Qingzhao praised osmanthus in a ci poem: "It is naturally the finest among flowers." Osmanthus has a very long history of cultivation in our country, and after many years of selection and breeding, osmanthus varieties have become increasingly abundant, and different osmanthus varieties also differ in flower color and tree shape. Below, the Nongxun Network editor will give everyone an overview of the producing regions and varieties of osmanthus.
At present, osmanthus is mainly used in our country for landscaping, often as a garden landscape tree, planted as a solitary specimen, in opposite pairs, or in clumps and groves. Moreover, osmanthus has a striking fragrance and contains various aromatic substances, so it can be used for food or for extracting fragrance. It can be seen that the economic value of osmanthus is quite prominent, and many flower growers also like to plant osmanthus. At present, our country has formed major osmanthus planting regions such as Xianning in Hubei, Taoyuan in Hunan, Lu'an in Anhui, Guilin in Guangxi, Zunyi in Guizhou, and Suzhou in Jiangsu.
In addition to being widely distributed across producing regions, osmanthus varieties are also highly diverse. There are currently 157 known osmanthus varieties, which can be divided by flower color into 4 variety groups: Sijigui, Jingui, Yingui, and Dangui. The details are as follows:
1. Sijigui variety group
This variety is a clustered shrub type, with a low tree shape, short and dense branches, and a round spherical crown. The leaves are elliptical and broadly ovate; new leaves are dark red, while mature leaves are green or yellow-green, relatively thin in texture, with the mesophyll on the leaf surface slightly raised and the net veins rather obvious. The flower color is relatively pale, from milky yellow to lemon yellow, flowering in batches from September each year to the following March.
Representative varieties: Daye Sijigui, Xiaoye Sijigui, Yuegui, Ronghuang, Changgengsu, Hua Sijigui, Daye Fodingzhu, Xiaoye Fodingzhu, Jinye Tianxiang, Tiannü Sanhua, etc.
2. Jingui variety group
An evergreen small tree, with a round spherical crown, strong tree vigor, and upright branches. The bark is gray, with round or elliptical lenticels. The leaves are dark green, leathery, elliptical, and glossy. The flowers are yellow, with a strong fragrance, and do not set fruit. They bloom in autumn, with flowers from pale lemon yellow to golden yellow.
Representative varieties: Huangchuan Jingui, Moye Jingui, Dahua Jingui, Zuiyun, Zijin, Yuhuahuang, Zao Jingui, Yuanban Jingui, Chuihua Jingui, Congzhongxiao, Jinguan, Quzhi Jingui, etc.
3. Yingui variety group
An evergreen small tree, with a round spherical crown, dense branches and leaves, and good growth. The bark is light gray, with many large lenticels shaped like snowflakes, very obvious. The leaves are green or dark green, thickly leathery, glossy, and relatively broad and thick. Flowering occurs in early to mid-September, with the corolla spreading obliquely, lobes ovate, flower color from milky yellow to lemon yellow, and a rich fragrance.
Representative varieties: Zi Yingui, Kuanye Zi Yingui, Luzhouhuang, Changye Bizhu, Jiulonggui, Boye Yingui, Qingshan Yingui, Jiangnan Liren, Daye Yingui, Yuhe, Xiaohua Yingui, Xizi Yingui, Liuyegui, Chuan Yinqiu, etc.
4. Dangui variety group
An evergreen shrub, dioecious, with a round spherical crown. The bark is light gray and relatively smooth. The leaves are leathery, long elliptical or elliptical, with a relatively flat leaf surface, revolute leaf margins, obvious net veins on both sides, and a petiole 8-10 mm long. The flower color is orange-red, the corolla is slightly inward-curved, and the fragrance is light. The flowering period is from late September to early October.
Representative varieties: Daye Dangui, Huagai Dangui, Shanghai Dangui, Suzhouhong, Yuhuahong, Wanxia, Xiaoye, Hangzhou Dangui, Zhusha Dangui, ChuigengHong, Huolian Jindan, Danhong Cuizhu, Yingye Dangui, etc.
Overall, osmanthus varieties and producing regions are extremely rich, and the osmanthus varieties in each osmanthus-producing area are different. Before planting osmanthus, everyone can also understand in advance the differences and habits among the varieties, and choose the osmanthus variety most suitable for local planting.
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