How to design Wei Zi?

Osmanthus fragrans is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to Lysimachiaceae. It is 7 meters high, with twisted branches and slender twigs with 4 edges and slightly wing-shaped. Flowers are mostly reddish or purple-white, 3-4 cm in diameter, and often form terminal panicles of 7-20 cm.

Osmanthus fragrans originated in Asia and is now widely planted in tropical areas.

Another name

Itchy flower, itchy tree, purple flower, purple orchid, mosquito flower, Myrica rubra, zinnia, etc.

Growth habit

Osmanthus fragrans is semi-shady, likes to grow on fertile and moist soil, and can also tolerate drought, and grows well in calcareous and acidic soil.

distribution range

Osmanthus fragrans is grown or cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Jilin.

Main value

Lagerstroemia indica, as an excellent ornamental tree species, is widely used in park greening, courtyard greening, road greening, block cities and so on. In practical application, it can be planted in front of buildings, courtyards, Chi Pan, rivers, lawns and on both sides of park paths.