The difference between Nanyang fir and Xiang fir

The difference between Nanyang cedar and Xiangshan cedar lies in the difference in appearance and characteristics.

1. Appearance characteristics: young leaves of Chinese fir are arranged in two irregular rows, with linear or linear lanceolate leaves, no ossifying needles at the top of leaves, soft texture and no prick; Oval cone, the front end of fruit scale is straight or bent inward, and there are three oblate seeds in it. The seeds are dark brown, the wings are narrow, the young tree crown is pointed, the big tree crown is conical, the bark is grayish brown, it splits into strips and falls off, and the endothelium is reddish; Big branches are flat, branchlets are nearly opposite or whorled, often in two rows, and young branches are green, smooth and hairless; Winter buds are nearly round, with small leaflike bud scales, and flower buds are round and large.

2. Different characteristics: Nanyang fir has natural color, hard wood, high density, strong corrosion resistance and durability. When taking a bath, the water gives off the unique natural smell of native wood, while cypress is yellow-white, sometimes with reddish-brown heartwood, which is soft, thin and straight and easy to process.