The difference between poplar and birch trees

Article Catalog

1. The difference between tree trunks

2. Differences in leaves

---

Tree trunk differences: Poplar trees are 5 to 15 meters high, with white trunks and white or off-white bark; birch trees have trunks up to 25 meters high, with white bark and smooth surfaces. Differences in leaves: The single leaves of poplar trees are alternate and oval in shape, with sharp tips and heart-shaped bases; the leaves of birch trees are single and alternate leaves, triangular and oval in shape, with finely serrated edges and a thick papery texture.

1. The difference between tree trunks

1. Differences in trunks

Aspen trees are generally 5 to 15 meters tall, with white trunks, white or off-white bark, rough bases, and broad crowns.

The trunk of the birch tree can reach a height of 25 meters. The bark is white and smooth, like paper, and can be peeled off in layers.

2. Differences in leaves

The leaves of poplar trees have irregular tooth buds, the petiole is the same length as the blade or shorter, and the surface is covered with white hairs. The single leaves are alternate, oval, 4 to 5 cm long, with sharp tips, heart-shaped bases, and microwave-shaped teeth on the edges, dark green above and light green below.

The leaves of the birch tree are single and alternate. The edges of the leaves have fine serrations, are thick papery, and are triangular-ovate or triangular-rhombus in shape. The leaves are 3 to 9 cm long and 2 to 7.5 cm wide, with a sharp tip and a truncate, broadly wedge-shaped or wedge-shaped base.

2. Differences in leaves

- END -