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If you are a flower lover, you definitely won't miss the cherry blossoms and crabapple flowers in full bloom in spring. Each of them has its own characteristics, but many people always have trouble telling them apart. Let me explain it clearly to everyone below.
Generally speaking, the primary reason why people often have difficulty distinguishing between cherry blossoms and crabapple flowers is that both types of flowers bloom in March. Secondly, they both belong to the Rosaceae family and are somewhat related, so their appearances are slightly similar. However, when it comes to really differentiating them, although they belong to the same family but different genera, crabapple flowers belong to the Malus genus of the Rosaceae family, while cherry blossoms belong to the Prunus genus of the Rosaceae family. Among them, the cherry blossom family has a total of more than 300 varieties, and is also subdivided into early, middle, and late blooming periods.
From the perspective of the flower shape and inflorescence of crabapple flowers and cherry blossoms, the flower shape and inflorescence of cherry blossoms are the most striking. For example, the well-known Tokyo cherry blossom is characterized by blooming before the leaves emerge. The edges of the petals often have subtle notches, and the bark pores of the trunk are flat. The petiole has glands, and the leaves are oval-shaped, smooth and hairless on the front, and sparsely haired on the back. Crabapple, on the other hand, is characterized by blooming with both leaves and flowers. For example, the Malus halliana, its flowers have rich colors, including white and pink. The main branches are relatively smooth, grayish-brown, and the leaves are usually oval-shaped and hairless on both sides.
In addition, the differences between crabapple flowers and cherry blossoms can also be distinguished from the pedicels and main branches. The pedicels of the former usually have obvious purplish-red color, and the pedicels are slender and weak. The main branches are relatively smooth, and the color is mostly grayish-brown. While the pedicels of the latter, cherry blossoms, are green. The pedicels feel relatively stiff when touched, with obvious textures, and the color is mostly dark gray.
Other differences include the types of fruits. Cherry blossoms form drupes and have a slightly fragrant smell when in bloom, while crabapple develops into pome fruits and has no fragrance when in bloom. These characteristics give crabapple and cherry blossoms their unique charm in nature.
In conclusion, both crabapple flowers and cherry blossoms are truly stunning during their blooming seasons. Friends who like flowers can observe more about their similarities and differences.