White Oak vs Ginkgo Biloba - TreeTime.ca

White Oak vs Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Quercus alba

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Ginkgo Biloba
White Oak

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 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.

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

White Oak Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: dark red
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Nuts: acorns
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