What is the difference between the cypress and the arborvitae

In real life, many people do not understand the difference between arborvitae and cypress. Although they are both varieties of cypress, there are big differences between them. First, you can look at the leaves. Their leaves are different. The leaves of Platycladus orientalis are flatter. Secondly, you can look at the color. The color of Platycladus orientalis leaves is very clear. In addition, you can know more about their uses, that is, the branches and leaves of Platycladus orientalis are a relatively good Chinese medicine.

What is the difference between cypress and arborvitae?

1. You can see the leaves

First of all, you can look at the leaves. Their leaves are actually different. The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have a squashed feel. Although it is particularly uneven and imperfect, the cypress leaves have a round feeling, and the whole leaf looks very full and substantial, so it gives us a different feeling.

2. Look at the color

You can also distinguish them by their color. The color of cypress leaves is very clear and crisp, and you can tell at first glance that it is that authentic green color. But the color of our Platycladus orientalis leaves is darker, and the color is particularly deep. It is not that kind of verdant green but rather a deep green in it. You can tell this from the color.

3. Difference in usage

Furthermore, the difference between the two can be distinguished from their uses and functions. The cypress leaves have many uses. They can be used to make pillows and have certain medicinal effects. However, the cypress leaves cannot be used to make pillows.

If you really don’t know how to distinguish them, you can pay attention to the relevant websites, which have introductions and instructions, or you can consult relevant people. The three points introduced above are ways and methods to distinguish cypress leaves and arborvitae leaves. These two types of leaves have different distinctions and differences. You can distinguish them through several methods.