Four differences between Ilex rubra and Pyracantha fortuneana 1, different trunks
Red holly
The trunk is one of the differences between red holly and pyracantha, which is easy to distinguish. The trunk of Ilex rubra is generally about 3 ~ 10 m, and the branchlets are cylindrical and light brown. The trunk of pyracantha fortuneana is relatively short, generally about 3 meters, and the old branches are dark brown.
2. Leaf differentiation
firethorn
The red Hollyleaf is oval, about 3 cm wide and 4 ~ 10 cm long. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green, but the back is light green. Compared with the leaves of pyracantha fortuneana, the leaves are slender, about 6 cm long and 2 cm wide, and the whole leaves are slender.
3, the distinction between fruits
Red holly
The fruit of ammopiptanthus mongolicus is also relatively small, generally only 3 ~ 4 mm long. After the fruit is ripe, the skin turns purple, and the time is from September to 65438+ 10. Pyracantha fortuneana fruit is large, about 5 mm in diameter, with dark red or orange red skin. The fruit period is from August to165438+1October.
4. Different flowering periods
firethorn
The flowering period of Ilex rubra is from May to June, and the flowers are relatively small, mostly pale yellow, while the flowering period of Pyracantha fortuneana is from March to May. The flowers are compact, white in color and have high ornamental ability.