The difference between Metasequoia and Yew

blade

The leaves of yew are small and narrow, with large gaps between the leaves, and the color of the back of the leaves is close to the color of the face.

The leaves of Metasequoia are slightly longer and wider, arranged neatly and orderly, with dense gaps between the leaves, and the back of the leaves are grayish white. The color of the stem is different from that of yew.

Leaf shape

The leaves of yew are asymmetrical, short and round.

The leaves of Metasequoia are symmetrical, long and flat.

fruit

The fruit of the yew is red.

The fruit of Metasequoia is dark brown.

Whether the leaves fall

The yew tree is evergreen all year round.

Metasequoia sheds its leaves in winter.