1, different varieties
Ligustrum lucidum belongs to the evergreen shrub or tree of Oleaceae, and its plant growth height can reach 25 meters, so it is an ornamental tree growing in subtropical environment. There are many classifications of Elaeagnus angustifolia, but they all belong to evergreen trees or small trees, with dense branches in Ye Zhuang and growing heights ranging from 3 to 20 meters.
2. The difference between branches and leaves
The leaves of Ligustrum lucidum are leathery evergreen, oval, oblong, oval or wide oval, and the branches are yellow-brown, gray or purplish red. Although the leaves of Duyingshu are also leathery, they are obviously thinner. The branches are reddish-brown, pubescent at the initial stage of growth, and smooth in the subsequent development.
3, the distinction between flowers The flowers on the privet tree are panicles, the flowers are medium and large, and the inflorescence axis is purple or yellow-brown. May-July is the flowering period, and July-May is the fruiting period. Eucommia ulmoides flowers are racemes, mostly red. The flowering period is May to June, and the fruiting period is 10- 12.
4. Value embodiment
Ligustrum lucidum can be used as an ornamental plant in the garden, and can also be developed into a mixed forest to protect the land. Ligustrum lucidum can also be used as medicine to lower blood sugar and resist liver injury. Although Eucommia ulmoides. It is rarely used as medicine, has fast development ability and strong resistance to toxic gases, and is suitable for planting in factories, mining areas and other places to play a greening role.