Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Branchlets flattened; cones scaly


Outer surface of scale-like leaves is not grooved;
some leaves bear a protruding, oval gland

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Outer surface of scale-like leaves has distinct vertical
grooves; leaves do not bear protruding glands -
Chinese arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis)

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Scale-like leaves not grooved; some bear a protruding gland (close-up image) Scale-like leaves grooved; none bear a protruding gland (close-up image)
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