The difference between mountain cherry and elm leaf plum

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1. Differences between branches and leaves

2. Flowers are different

3. Fruits are different

Differences in branches and leaves: The branches of mountain cherry are brown in color, with sharp serrations on the edges of the leaves, and small hairs on the front and back; the branches of plum blossoms are purple in color, the leaves are smooth, and the edges of the leaves have rough serrations. The flowers are different: mountain cherry blooms at the same time as the leaves, and the flower color is lighter; elm-leaf plum blossoms earlier, and the flower color is pinker. The fruits are different: Mountain cherry has a large number of fruits, but the individual fruits are small; Uleaf plum has a small number of fruits, but the individual fruits are larger.

1. Differences between branches and leaves

Mountain cherry is also called hairy cherry. It looks very similar to the latter, and the plant height is basically the same. The color of the branches is brown. Crisp. The leaves are relatively rough. There are small hairs on the front and back of the leaves, which can be felt when you touch them. The edges of the leaves are sharply serrated, and the ends of the leaves are not cracked.

Elmium elata and the former There is a difference, the color of the branches is purple and the color of the twigs is gray. The leaves are smoother, with coarsely serrated edges and a little hair on the back.

2. Flowers Different

The flowers of mountain cherry bloom at the same time as the leaves grow. The flower color is relatively light, mainly white, with a little pink.

The flowers of the plum blossom It will open earlier than the leaves, and the flower color will be pinker, showing a pink feeling. It will look pink and tender, and then the color will gradually become lighter.

3. Fruit Different

Mountain cherry produces a larger number of fruits, but the fruits are relatively small, about 0.8-1 cm in diameter. In addition to vertical grooves on both sides of the fruit surface, Except, the rest has no ribs.

Elmium leaf plum blossoms The number of fruits is small, and the double-petaled varieties are basically fruitless, but the individual fruits are larger, about 1-1.8 cm in diameter, and have uneven reticulation on the surface.

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