They are not the same plant, and laurel is a small shrub. Its leaves can be used as spices and its bark can be used for cooking. The leaves of osmanthus fragrans are relatively large, while those of laurel trees are relatively small. The flowers of osmanthus fragrans can be used to make cakes and perfumes, but the leaves of osmanthus fragrans have no fragrance.

The difference between laurel and osmanthus is at flowering stage. Although the flowers of laurel and osmanthus are similar, the flowering period of laurel is longer. Generally, the flowering period will end in August and June,165438+1October, while the flowering period of osmanthus trees is relatively short, and will end in August and June, 65438+1October.

Growth habit of osmanthus trees

Osmanthus fragrans likes warmth, strong resistance to stress, high temperature and cold resistance, and can overwinter in the open air in the south of Huaihe River in Qinling Mountains of China. Osmanthus fragrans likes sunshine, but also can resist shade. In full light, it has lush foliage and dense flowers. In the shade, its branches and leaves are sparse and flowers are scarce.

If potted indoors in the north, it is especially necessary to pay attention to sufficient light to facilitate growth and flower bud formation. Osmanthus fragrans is relatively humid, and it is forbidden to accumulate water, but it also has certain drought resistance. Osmanthus fragrans is not strict with the soil. Except alkaline soil and low-lying land or soil that is too sticky and poorly drained, it can generally grow, but slightly acidic sandy loam with deep soil layer, loose and fertile soil and good drainage is the most suitable.