White Oak vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

White Oak vs Ginkgo Biloba

Quercus alba

Ginkgo biloba

SOLD OUT

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

White Oak
Ginkgo Biloba

White Oak is large, long-lived tree with an irregular trunk divided into spreading, often horizontal, stout branches. A highly adaptable tree, White Oak features green acorns and beautiful green leaves that turn red-purple in the fall.

With a huge growth in bourbon and scotch over the past few decades there is an emerging shortage of white oak that is the primary tree used for cask barrels and aging.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

The Ginkgo Biloba is regarded as one of the most distinctive and beautiful of all the deciduous trees, and has remained genetically unchanged for millions of years. Its beautifully fan-shaped leaves develop a clear yellow colour in fall. Graceful and attractive year-round, Ginkgo is the perfect conversation starter in your yard.

White Oak Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: acorns
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree