The difference between redbud and crape myrtle

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2. The difference between flowers

Leaves: The leaves of Bauhinia are nearly round or triangular in shape; while the leaves of Lagerstroemia are oval or obovate, slightly smaller than the former. Flowers: Bauhinia flowers are purple-red or pink, clustered on old branches and trunks; while crape myrtle flowers have various colors and are terminal flowers, often forming panicles of 7-20 cm.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of Bauhinia are papery, nearly round or triangular, about 5-10 cm long, and the width is similar to the length or slightly shorter than the length. It is usually hairless on both sides, and the young leaves are green, except for the petiole, which is slightly purple.

The leaves of crape myrtle are oval in shape Or obovate, slightly smaller than the former, about 2.5-7 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. There will be pubescence along the midrib on the underside of its leaves.

2. The difference between flowers

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Bauhinia flowers are purple-red or pink and grow in clusters on old branches and trunks, especially the trunks with more bouquets.

The crape myrtle flowers are rose red and large. Red, light red, deep pink or purple, the flowers come in various colors. The flowers are terminal and often form panicles of 7-20 cm.

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