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The difference between Populus euphratica and Pinus sylvestris

Skyler White
2020-07-15 15:30:31
Trunk differentiation: the trunk height of Populus euphratica is 10 to 15 meters, and the exterior color of bark is light gray brown; the trunk of Pinus sylvestris is on the high side, with the height of about 15 to 25 meters, and the bark color is divided into upper and lower colors. Leaf differentiation: the leaf length of Populus euphratica is about 25 cm; that of Pinus sylvestris is about 4 to 9 cm.

One, the difference on the trunk

The height of the trunk of Populus euphratica is 10 to 15 meters, and the diameter can reach 1.5 meters. The trunk of Populus euphratica is relatively upright, and the wood is relatively thin and soft. The outer color of the bark is light gray brown, and the small branches are relatively thin, and the smooth top is slightly covered with small fluff.

The height of the trunk of Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica is about 15 to 25 meters, up to 30 meters. The bark on the top is light, yellow or yellow brown, and the color on the bottom is dark, gray brown or black brown. The crown shape is oval or cone.

2. The differences on the leaves

The leaf shapes of Populus euphratica are various. It is possible to be oval, ovate lanceolate or triangular ovate. The length is about 25 cm, the width is about 3 cm, and the petiole is about 1 to 3 cm long, which is relatively smooth.

The leaf length of Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica is about 4 to 9 cm, very few of which can reach 12 cm, and there are relatively fine serrations at the edge.

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