The diameter of juniper can reach about 3.5 meters. The outer color of bark is dark gray. From a distance, it shows a long pointed tower shape. The branches are evenly distributed in different directions. The twigs are generally upright or slightly curved.
The diameter of Platycladus orientalis is about 1 meter, the bark is relatively thin, and the exterior color is light grayish brown, which is lighter. From a distance, the shape of Platycladus orientalis is cone shaped, and the small branches are relatively thin, extending almost in one direction, forming a plane.
The male flowers of Sabina vulgaris are elliptic, about 2.5 to 3.5 mm in length, and the stamens are generally 5 to 7 pairs.
The male flowers of Platycladus orientalis are oval, about 2 mm in length, the female flowers are nearly spherical, about 2 mm in diameter, blue-green in color, covered with white powder.