1、 Blade difference

The leaves of true cypress are spiny, and the three leaves are crossed and whorled in a strip lanceolate shape. The apex is acuminate and gradually becomes horny and sharp. The upper part is concave, and there are two stomatal bands with white powder, and there is an obvious green midvein at the lower part. The lower part is convex, with thin longitudinal grooves along the midvein, and the color is blue-green. The leaves of juniper are in strip shape, and the overall color is slightly lighter and green compared with the former

2、 Fruit difference

The fruit of true cypress is nearly spherical, with a diameter of about 8-9 mm. The surface layer is covered with white powder, the color is black when it is mature, and there are about 2-3 seeds. The fruit of juniper is wide oval or nearly spherical, light reddish brown at maturity, white powder on the surface or falling off clean, and the seeds are usually 3 Li and rarely 1 grain