The difference between metasequoia and Taxus

Blade

The leaves of Taxus chinensis are small and narrow, the arrangement gap of leaves is large, and the back color of leaves is close to the face color.

The leaves of Metasequoia glyptostroboides are slightly long and wide, arranged orderly, with dense leaf gaps and gray back. Stem color is different from yew.

Leaf form

The leaves of yew are asymmetric and short.

The leaves of Metasequoia are symmetrical and oblate.

Fruit

The fruit of yew is red.

The fruit of Metasequoia is dark brown.

Whether leaves fall

Yew is evergreen all year round.

Metasequoia leaves in winter.