Can Osmanthus Fruits Be Eaten?
A comprehensive introduction and review of the knowledge about osmanthus trees bearing fruit and whether osmanthus fruits are edible, with specific content as follows:
Osmanthus trees are very common in Hangzhou. If you visit Hangzhou at the end of October, the entire city is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus. Some friends don't like the smell and have to wear masks every season because it's really strong!
There is a saying among the people that it's easier to see a железное (iron) tree bloom than to find osmanthus seeds, which also shows how rare it is for osmanthus trees to bear fruit.
There are mainly a few reasons for this:
One, the variety is not right; only golden osmanthus and red osmanthus can bear fruit.
The commonly seen evergreen osmanthus does not bear fruit; only golden osmanthus and red osmanthus can. These types of osmanthus trees are known as fruit-bearing osmanthus, and the fruits they bear are called osmanthus seeds, which sound like "precious child" in Chinese, carrying a good meaning that signifies the birth of a distinguished person in the family.
Osmanthus trees bear fruit from March to June, with the fruits being green and gradually turning purple-blue, similar to blueberries. It is now the time for osmanthus trees to bear fruit, and the following picture was taken in the neighborhood yesterday.
Two, only osmanthus trees grown from seeds can bear fruit.
The cultivation of osmanthus trees now mainly divides into two methods: cutting grafting and seed sowing.
The osmanthus trees currently used for landscaping are mostly cut and grafted, and their advantages are quite evident. First, the survival rate of cut and grafted osmanthus trees is very high. Second, the flowering time of osmanthus trees is significantly shortened.
Lastly, the disease resistance of osmanthus trees is enhanced, so the osmanthus trees we admire generally do not bear fruit.
Seed sowing requires picking the fruits of osmanthus trees, removing the peel and flesh, drying them, and then sowing them the following year. It usually takes about 10 years for the trees to bloom.
Can the Fruits of Osmanthus Trees Be Eaten?
We all know that osmanthus can be eaten and is found in various dishes. In fact, the fruits of osmanthus trees can also be used in medicine, with effects such as resolving phlegm, generating saliva, warming the stomach, and calming the liver.
They also have certain therapeutic effects on diseases such as bone and joint pain and rheumatism, and can be used to make tea, which can have a refreshing effect. When combined with藕粉 (lotus root powder), it can also help with spleen and stomach health, but specific consumption methods should follow medical advice.
Feng Shui Taboos for Planting Osmanthus Trees
Osmanthus trees should not be planted near the main entrance: Osmanthus trees are evergreen and common in courtyards. However, most osmanthus trees are not planted near the main entrance because mature osmanthus trees are usually quite large and can block the flow of wealth into the home.
Osmanthus potted plants should not be placed in the bedroom: the strong fragrance of osmanthus can affect sleep quality.
The above [] shares a comprehensive review of the knowledge about osmanthus trees bearing fruit and whether osmanthus fruits are edible, hoping it will be helpful to netizens!