The difference between Prunus mume and Prunus mume

Different leaves

The petiole of Prunus mume is shorter, 1.5 to 3 mm long; the tip of the leaf blade is gradually pointed, and the widest part is in the middle; the leaf has fewer lateral veins, 4 to 5 pairs; the petiole of Prunus julibrissin is longer, 5 to 10 mm; the tip of the leaf blade is gradually pointed, with a caudate tip, and the widest part is below the middle; the leaf has more lateral veins, 5 to 8 pairs. However, both Prunus mume and Prunus armeniaca have flowers and leaves at the same time. During the flowering period, the leaves of Prunus mume or Prunus armeniaca are still young and tender, making them difficult to identify.

Different fruits

The fruit of Prunus mume has a larger diameter, 1 to 1.2 cm; the fruit of Prunus cerasifera has a smaller diameter, about 1 cm. To identify the fruit, you need to wait until the fruit season.

Different flowers

The flowers of Prunus armeniaca are very dense, while the flowers of Prunus cerasifera are slightly loose. The key to distinguishing the two by flowers is to look at the shape of the calyx tube. The calyx tube of Prunus armeniaca is bell-shaped, while the calyx tube of Prunus cerasifera is gyroscope-shaped.