The difference between the Kapok tree and the Beauty Tree

1. Difference in appearance

The kapok tree can grow to a height of 25 meters. Its bark is grayish white. When it is a seedling, the outer bark of the trunk will have thicker thorns. The height of the beauty tree is about 8-15 meters. The bark is green during the growth stage, and turns into brown-green or dark green when it grows up.

2. Difference of blades

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

3. The difference between flowers

The flowers of the kapok tree are red or orange-red, 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 or March, and December is the best time to view it.