The difference between red holly and pyracantha

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1. Differences in tree trunks

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in fruits

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Tree trunk distinction: Red-fruited holly is taller; Pyracantha is shorter. Leaf classification: Red-fruited holly leaves are larger, about 4 to 10 cm in length; Pyracantha leaves are slightly smaller, 1.5 to 6 cm in length. Fruit distinction: the former has smaller fruits with purple-red skin color; the latter has larger fruits with orange-red or dark red skin color.

1. Differences in tree trunks

1. Differences in trunks

The height of the trunk of red holly is about 3 to 10 meters. The small branches are cylindrical and light brown in color.

The trunk height of the Pyracantha plant is relatively short, generally about 3 meters, the side branches are relatively short, and the old branches are dark brown.

2. Differences in leaves

< p>The leaves of red-fruited holly are oval, with a length of about 4 to 10 cm and a width of about 1.5 to 3 cm. The top of the leaves is dark green and the back is light green.

The leaves of Pyracantha are slightly smaller than the former, about 1.5 to 6 cm long, 0.5 to 2 cm wide, and the petioles are shorter.

3. Differences in fruits

< p>The fruits of red holly are small, about 3 to 4 mm in diameter. When mature, the skin color will be purple-red and darker. The fruit period is from September to October.

The fruits of Pyracantha are slightly larger, about 5 mm in diameter, with orange or dark red skin color. The fruit period is from August to November.

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in fruits

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