1、 Shape difference

Kapok trees can grow to a height of 25 meters, and the bark color is gray white. At the seedling stage, the bark of the trunk will have thicker thorns. The height of the beauty tree is about 8-15 meters. The bark is green at the growth stage and turns brown green or dark green after growing

2、 Blade difference

Kapok leaves are oblong to oblong lanceolate, about 10-16 cm long and 305-5.5 cm wide, entire. The leaves of beauty tree are oval or obovate, 12-14 cm long, with serrated edges

3、 The difference between flowers

The flower color of kapok tree is red or orange, and the flowering period is from March to April. The upper part of the flower of the beauty tree is light pink, and the lower part is closer to white. The flowering period lasts from early November to February to March, and December is the best time to watch