Determining the number of osmanthus varieties is a challenging task, given the numerous subtypes under the four major lineages: Gold Osmanthus, Silver Osmanthus, Cinnabar Osmanthus, and Laurel. So, which of the many osmanthus types are the most renowned?
I’ve gathered a list of the top ten osmanthus varieties for you, including Scholar Red, Globe Osmanthus, Nine Dragons Osmanthus, Golden Globe Osmanthus, Buddha’s Pearl, Sun Fragrant Osmanthus, Heaven Fragrant Pagoda, Full Red, and more.
Let’s take a look together.
1. Scholar Red
Scholar Red is one of the most precious osmanthus varieties. It boasts a dense crown, an excellent form, strong branching, and robust growth. With large, abundant flowers that bloom a deep orange-red color, its ornamental value is extremely high.
It’s perfect for parks, scenic spots, and residential courtyards, and it’s a superb choice for pot cultivation in northern regions. Its blooming period is from late September to early October.
In 2001, experts rated it as a high-quality variety among all osmanthus, making it one of the most scientifically significant and influential varieties in botanical research.
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