1、 Shape difference

Osmanthus fragrans is a small shrub or evergreen tree, with a maximum of about 12 meters, and the bark color is black brown. Jingui is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree, which grows taller than the former, about 15 meters, and the bark color is gray

2、 Blade difference

The leaves of Osmanthus fragrans are oblong lanceolate or oblong, 5.5-12cm long and 1.8-3.2cm wide, alternate, dark green above and slightly light below, while the leaves of Osmanthus fragrans are oval, wider than the former, 7.8-11.5cm long and 3.2-4.7cm wide, dark green in color and very shiny

3、 Color difference

The color of Osmanthus fragrans in four seasons is yellow white or light white. It blooms many times a year, but it is still dominated by autumn. The golden osmanthus is golden yellow in color and only blooms in autumn