Ginkgo Biloba vs American Elm - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs American Elm

Ulmus americana

Ginkgo biloba

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

American Elm
Ginkgo Biloba

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

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.

American Elm Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Foliage: unique fan-shaped green leaves
Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Seeds: samara
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: water elm, whilte elm
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree