1、 Blade difference

The leaves of red plum are broadly ovate to ovate, with fine serrations at the edge. The leaves of Chimonanthus praecox are elliptic ovate to ovate lanceolate, and the edges are completely serrated

2、 Color difference

There are 1-2 red plum blossoms in each section, the color is light pink or red, and the flower color of cultivated varieties is purple or red. The flowering period is generally from January to February every year. The color of wax plum is yellow, and the flowering period is earlier than the former, from November to march of the next year

3、 Fruit difference

The fruit of red plum is a drupe, which is nearly spherical and has suture. The color is yellow or green, and the surface is pilose. The pulp and core are not easy to separate. Mature from June to July every year. The fruit of Chimonanthus praecox is achene, oval in shape, green in the initial stage and grayish brown after maturity. The fruit period is from July to August