The difference between cedar and fir

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1. The difference in appearance

2. The difference between cones

Appearance: Cryptomeria is taller and can grow up to 48 meters, with reddish-brown bark; while Chinese fir is shorter, about 30 meters, with gray-brown bark. Cones: The cones of cryptomeria are oblate or spherical, with brown seeds; while those of fir are oval, with dark brown seeds.

1. Differences in appearance

Cryptomeria is a tall tree that can grow up to 48 meters. The bark is reddish-brown in color and fibrous. The large branches are nearly whorled and spread flat or diagonally. Branchlets are usually droopy and green.

The fir is slightly shorter than the former. Some, about 30 meters high. The bark is grey-brown in color and usually breaks off into long pieces. The large branches are flat and the small branches are almost opposite and green.

2. The difference between cones< /h2>

Cryptomeria cones are oblate or spherical, with a diameter of about 1.2-2 cm. There are about 20 seed scales, and there will be a triangular separated bract scale tip in the middle or middle lower part of the scale back. The seeds are brown in color and nearly oval in shape.

The cone shape of cedar It is oval, larger than the former, about 3-4 cm in diameter, with a hard thorn-like tip at the tip and serrated edges. The seeds are dark brown in color and oblong or oblong in shape.

2. The difference between cones

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