Difference between branches and leaves: the color of Nanking cherry branches is brown, with sharp serrations on the edge and small fluff on both sides; the color of plum branches is purple, with smooth leaves and coarse serrations on the edge. The flowers are different: the blossom time of mountain Nanking cherry is the same as that of long leaf, and the flower color is lighter; the blossom time of elm is earlier, and the flower color is more pink. Different fruits: the number of fruit is more, the single fruit is smaller; the number of fruit is less, but the single fruit is larger.