Chinese junipers
First of all, from the morphological point of view, the crown shapes of Sabina vulgaris and Platycladus orientalis are different Sabina vulgaris has a round or oval crown, full crown and dense branches and leaves. Platycladus orientalis has a flat crown, a narrow crown and relatively few branches and leaves. In addition, the trunk of Sabina vulgaris is usually thick, and the bark is grayish brown with obvious longitudinal cracks; The trunk of Platycladus orientalis is thin, and the bark is reddish brown, smooth and shiny.
Chinese junipers
Secondly, there are some differences in growth habits between Sabina vulgaris and Platycladus orientalis. Sabina vulgaris likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, which has low requirements for soil and strong drought tolerance. It can adapt to different climatic conditions and soil types. Platycladus orientalis, on the other hand, prefers to grow in an environment with abundant sunshine and humid air, which requires higher soil and likes loose and fertile soil. The growth rate of Platycladus orientalis is relatively slow, and it takes a long time to grow into a big tree.
Chinese junipers
Thirdly, there are differences between Sabina vulgaris and Platycladus orientalis in terms of use. Sabina vulgaris wood is hard in texture and strong in corrosion resistance, and is often used in buildings, furniture, ships and other fields. Sabina vulgaris has a dense crown, which is suitable as a tree species in courtyard greening and can provide good shading effect. The wood of Platycladus orientalis is soft and suitable for making wood carvings and handicrafts. The branches and leaves of Platycladus orientalis contain volatile oil, which has certain medicinal value and is often used to make traditional Chinese medicine.
Chinese junipers
Finally, in terms of ornamental value, Sabina vulgaris and Platycladus orientalis also have their own characteristics. Sabina vulgaris has a full crown and lush foliage, which gives people a dense feeling and is suitable as a tree species in courtyard greening. Platycladus orientalis has a flat crown and relatively few branches and leaves, which gives people an ancient and refreshing feeling and is suitable for being used as a greening tree species in large places such as parks and squares.
To sum up, there are some differences between Sabina vulgaris and Platycladus orientalis in morphology, growth habits, uses and ornamental values. Sabina vulgaris has a plump crown and hard wood texture, which is suitable as a tree species in courtyard greening. Platycladus orientalis has a flat crown and soft wood texture, which is suitable for greening trees in parks, squares and other large places. Sabina vulgaris and Platycladus orientalis are excellent tree species, which add beautiful scenery to our life.