1, the difference in appearance: the trunk of Fraxinus mandshurica is straight and the height can reach 20 meters; The trunk of weeping willows is graceful, and its height is between12 ~18m.
2. The difference of bark color: Salix matsudana bark is dark gray-black with obvious cracks; The bark of weeping willows is grayish black with irregular cracks.
3. Differences in branch characteristics: Salix matsudana branches are upward or obliquely upward, with brown color and fine hairs; The branches of weeping willows are drooping and thin, with fawn, hazel and purple, without fine hair.
4. Differences in growth habits: Salix matsudana is very drought-tolerant; Weeping willows like warm and humid environment, and are cold-resistant and drought-tolerant.
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