The difference between Jin Gui and Yingui

1. Jin Gui

Its flowers are very golden, the aroma is very strong, the thickness of the leaves is relatively large. It can remain green throughout the year, relatively small size, is a tree. Its branches are pale brown in color, leaves are generally opposite, shape tends to be long oval, or is relatively broad lanceolate. Both are pointed, the upper leaf margin is serrated, the flowers grow in the axils, are umbellate inflorescences, the pedicels are relatively small, and the color of the flowers is yellowish at the beginning. Then it turns golden and blooms in September.

II. Silver laurel

Its flowers are much lighter in color, slightly yellow, more white, less pungent, and its leaves thinner than the former. It is also a small tree that is green all year round, and its branches and leaves are also very dense. There are two differences between female trees and male trees. The leaves are elliptic in shape, opposite, the upper part is shorter and somewhat pointed, and are dark green in color. The flowers are grouped into umbrellas, the corolla is scattered, and each petal is elliptic in shape. Fragrance is more fragrant, can be used to make tea, but also in September when the flowers grow.

III. Distinctions

1. For a long time, osmanthus flowers are in a state without long flowers. The leaves of both are relatively long and narrow. The former is longer and has obvious tips. The former is bigger than the latter.

2. The thickness of the leaves of the former is thicker than that of the latter. The leaves of the former are slightly wider and slightly rolled. The latter tends to be oblong, and the edges of the leaves are like wavy lines.

3, the former grow out of the bud more straight, is purple color, grow up to become green. The latter buds are copper-colored and then slowly turn green, with more long shoots.