The difference between Chinese toon and Ailanthus

1. Toona sinensis

This tree originated in the Yangtze River area of ​​​​China. It belongs to the Meliaceae family and is not an evergreen tree. Its leaves are even in number, the fruit is oval, and the seeds can be used for reproduction. The tree is relatively tall, its young shoots are edible, and it can also be used as a landscaping tree. Its young shoots are very effective and can be used for food therapy to treat colds, stomachaches, etc.

2. Ailanthus altissima

1. It originated in the northeast region of China and likes a mild climate. It grows very quickly and can grow to 15 meters in more than 20 years, but its lifespan is relatively short and generally cannot live more than 50 years. It can also be used as a landscaping tree. Its fruit, root and skin can all be used as medicine to stop diarrhea and bleeding.

2. It can reproduce on its own in some areas of North America. In ancient my country, some people who lacked food would eat it. It is a relatively good Chinese medicine.

3. Difference

Although these two trees belong to different families, their shapes are very similar, so many people mistake them for each other.

1. The difference between leaves

The leaves of the former are generally even in number, rarely odd in number, and are pinnate compound leaves. The leaves of the latter are generally odd in number and are also pinnately compound. The leaves of the former have 5 vascular bundles, while the leaves of the latter have 9.

2. Difference in taste

The leaves of the former have a stronger fragrance, while the leaves of the latter have a strange odor.

3. Differences between tree trunks

The former tree can usually be peeled off like strips, while the latter tree is smoother and has no gaps.

4. The difference between fruits

The fruit of the former is a capsule, and the fruit of the latter is a samara.