The difference between Osaka pine and golden five-needle pine

1. The difference between leaves

Osaka pine is one of the cultivated varieties of five-needle pine. Its leaves are yellowish in color, and the needles are slightly curved and grow inward. The leaves of golden leaf five-needle pine are needle-shaped, mainly grow radially, are straight, and are green in color.

2. The difference between branches

The branches of Osaka pine are relatively short, the plant grows very short, and its posture is very simple and rustic; while the branches of golden leaf five-needle pine are long, and its branches are light brown.

3. The difference between bud points

The buds of Osaka pine grow very densely, while the buds of golden five-needle pine are much sparser than the former, which is also a good distinction.