The difference between juniper and arborvitae

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1. Differences in tree trunks

2. Differences in flowers

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Tree trunk classification: The diameter of juniper can reach about 3.5 meters, and the outer color of the bark is relatively dark, dark gray; the diameter of arborvitae is about 1 meter, and the outer color is light grayish brown, which is lighter. Flower classification: The male flowers of Juniperus are oval in shape, about 2.5 to 3.5 mm in length; the male flowers of Platycladus orientalis are oval in shape, about 2 mm in length.

1. Differences in tree trunks

1. Differences in tree trunks

The diameter of juniper can reach about 3.5 meters. The outer color of the bark is relatively dark, dark gray. From a distance, it looks like a long steeple. , the branches are evenly distributed in different directions, and the small branches are generally relatively upright or slightly curved in an arc.

The diameter of Platycladus arborvitae is about 1 meter, the bark is relatively thin, and the outer color is light gray brown, which is lighter. From a distance, it looks like a cone, and the small branches are relatively slender. , extending almost in one direction and forming a plane.

2. Differences in flowers

The male flowers of Juniperus are oval in shape, about 2.5 to 3.5 mm in length, and have 5 to 7 pairs of stamens.

The male flowers of Platycladus orientalis are oval, about 2 mm in length, and the female flowers are nearly spherical, about 2 mm in diameter, blue-green in color, and covered with white powder.

2. Differences in flowers

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