The difference between sycamore flowers and paulownia flowers

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1. Differences in tree trunks

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

Trunk: The bark of the sycamore tree is green in color and has a smooth surface. The bark of Paulownia is darker in color, gray or grayish brown. Blades: The former is heart-shaped with triangular slits on the surface, while the latter is oval in shape with shallow slits on the edges. Flowers: The flowers of the former are light yellow-green, while the flowers of the latter are lavender or white.

1. Differences in tree trunks

Wutong is a deciduous tree with a height of up to 16 meters. The color of the bark is green and the surface is relatively smooth with no special protrusions or lines.

The bark of the Paulownia tree is darker in color, ranging from gray, gray-brown or even gray-black. It is smooth when young and begins to have longitudinal cracks as it matures.

2. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Wutong are heart-shaped, with a surface There are 3 to 5 slits on it, and the slits are triangular in shape. The leaves are larger, with a diameter of about 15 to 30 centimeters.

The leaves of Paulownia are oval in shape, with some shallow slits along the entire edge. The petiole is long and covered with small hairs.

3. Differences in flowers

The color of the phoenix flower is light yellow-green. Panicles, about 20-50 cm long.

The color of Paulownia flowers is lavender or white, and the shape is more like a trumpet.

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