1、 Differences on the trunk

The diameter of juniper can reach about 3.5 meters. The appearance of bark is dark gray. From a distance, it presents a long pointed tower shape. The branches are evenly distributed in different directions, and the branchlets are generally upright or slightly curved

The diameter of Platycladus orientalis is about 1 meter. The bark is relatively thin, and the appearance color is light grayish brown, which is lighter. From a distance, the appearance presents a conical shape, and the small branches are relatively thin, extending in almost one direction and arranged in a plane

2、 Differences in flowers

The male flowers of juniper are oval, about 2.5 to 3.5 mm long, and the stamens are generally 5 to 7 pairs

The male flowers of Platycladus orientalis are oval, about 2 mm long, and the female flowers are nearly spherical, about 2 mm in diameter. They are blue-green and covered with white powder